Prince Harry ‘offered to help’ royal family amid health crises, but they’ll ‘manage’ without: ex-butler
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Prince Harry has likely reached out to the royal family to offer his help — but members of the Firm will be carrying on “as they are,” according to King Charles’ former butler.
With Charles, 75, out of action as he undergoes cancer treatment, and Kate Middleton sitting out royal engagements until after March 31 following her abdominal surgery, the royals are having to undergo a major reshuffle.
As they navigate their health woes, the Duke of Sussex, 39, has reportedly offered up his services to the royal household, who will “manage” without, according to Grant Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales.
“I’m sure Harry has offered to help, but I think at the moment they’re able to carry on and manage as they are — other members of the royal family are available to step in while key figures are recuperating, so it’s unlikely Harry will need to,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.
“There’s obviously quite a few members of the royal family — they’re certainly not short of them — who can step up when in need. It’s not impossible for Harry to get more involved, though.”
Harrold this week said he believes that the father of two will happily ditch California and step up to help out the royal family — should that be something they’d want him to do.
However, it seems as though Harry’s help is not needed, as Prince William, 41, this week took the reins along with Princess Anne, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh while the King receives treatment.
Queen Camilla, 76, for her part, has reportedly jetted off on a sunny vacation this week after an “exhausting” few weeks of extra official engagements.
“As far as the King goes, he’s taking some time out while he has treatment. William is getting on with his royal duties where he can and Kate is obviously recovering,” Harrold said about the situation behind closed doors.
“The royal family always wants some privacy which is understandable as it’s almost like they’re in a goldfish bowl, which when you work for them you witness,” he added on behalf of Slingo.
Harrold went on, “I think right now there’s a bit of a stalemate going on between, I feel, the royal family and the public, who within reason want to know what’s going on.
“But where do you draw the line? Obviously the Royals are entitled to their privacy when they’re dealing with a number of things at home, behind closed doors, but how much should they be updating the public?”
The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.
The Princess of Wales, 42, was spotted for the first time since December on Monday.
The mom of three was pictured in the passenger seat of an Audi while her mother, Carole Middleton, was behind the wheel.
It was the first sighting of the Princess since news of her abdominal surgery came to light in January.
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