12 royal highlights from 2024

12 royal highlights from 2024

With the end of the year in sight, we take a look back at the challenges and success of the British royal family in 2024.

The health problems of the royals

The year began with worrying health news about King Charles and Catherine, the Princess of Wales. A few weeks after the beginning of the year, it became known that both had health problems that made hospital stays necessary. Official explanations from the palace were covered with the exact diagnoses, which led to speculation. However, it was confirmed that both would be out of action for several months.

public appearances and engagements

In the course of the year, the royals regained visibility. King Charles in particular took over public tasks again in April when he visited a Center for Cancer Treatment in London after publicly informing about his cancer diagnosis. The king became a patron of Cancer Research UK and was open to the challenges with which many are confronted. Kate, on the other hand, organized her annual Christmas concert, which was under the motto of love and empathy.

positive feedback and public appearances

In summer, events such as the Instagram-official photo of Taylor Swift with Prince William and a surprising appearance of Kate at the Wimbledon final made for positive headlines. William also celebrated his 42nd birthday stylishly at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, where he danced with his children in the crowd.

commitment to social issues

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, entered for a good cause by the first Royal since the Russian invasion of Ukraine to express her support for surviving sexual violence. Her trips this year also included stays in Africa, where she visited Tanzania and Chad.

family joys and setbacks

In September, Kate pleased that she was free of cancer and wanted to gradually return to public appearances. This announcement was accompanied by a warm video in which the family spent time together in the English landscape.

international trips and challenges

King Charles undertook his first big trip since the cancer diagnosis in October and visited Australia and Samoa. The visit was accompanied by Pitoresker Spracht, but Charles also experienced a dramatic situation in the Australian parliament when a legislator interrupted him. Charles later clarified that he could not visit other countries in the region due to medical advice.

special events in the end of the year

in December Kate presented herself at her annual Christmas concert in the Westminster Abbey, which was all about love and empathy this year. The event gathered numerous guests with whom she spent a lot of time before greeting her family.

The royal family experienced many ups and downs in 2024, which brought them closer to the public and addressed important social issues. The royal activities will remain with great interest in the future.

an unforgettable visit

King Charles was in a good mood on a visit to the Battersea Power Station in London and impressed the crowd with his presence. He was particularly pleased when he met the Grammy-nominated singer Raye, who accompanied him on stage and was enthusiastic about her first meeting.