Princess Kate Reportedly Under Stress as Duchess Sophie Reaches Major Milestone. Princess Kate is said to be feeling the pressure as Duchess Sophie achieves a significant milestone. The Duchess of Edinburgh has ramped up her royal engagements during Kate Middleton's absence following her cancer diagnosis. The court circular, which serves as the official record of the engagements undertaken by working members of the royal family, reveals that Sophie has doubled her workload over the past year since King Charles and Kate announced the latter's health challenges.
According to recent claims, the Duchess of Edinburgh has considerably increased her workload during Princess Kate's absence. A news outlet reports that so far this month, Sophie has completed 37 engagements, compared to just 18 in September 2023. Notably, Prince Edward's wife recently garnered attention for her visit to Tanzania, Africa, where she promoted the Monarch's Commonwealth Mission.
During her visit, King Charles paid a heartfelt tribute to the hardworking Sophie in a specially written letter. Charles's message expressed his gratitude: "As a member of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness and Patron of Sightsavers, and knowing that the Duchess of Edinburgh is with you today in Tanzania, I particularly want you all to know how appreciative and grateful I am for your passion and dedication to the treatment and prevention of neglected tropical diseases, especially trachoma. Your continued dedication and hard work will lead us to a world where inclusion and equality can be realized within our Commonwealth."
It is worth noting that Duchess Sophie had approximately 114 engagements last year, making her the fourth busiest royal.
