Quietly, uncomplainingly and earlier than planned, the Prince of Wales has returned to public duties. William, who had temporarily stepped back to look after his wife after she had surgery, will perform an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle today before attending a gala fundraising dinner for London’s Air Ambulance Charity this evening.
There was already plenty resting on the prince’s shoulders. A young family to look after, the difficult relationship with his brother and the plentiful duties of the heir to the throne — all in the context of the slimmed-down monarchy. Now, duty to his father and the royal family dictates that he must do more.
