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While some members of European royal families have redoubled their efforts to fulfill their duties, others have had to slow down, often for personal or health reasons.
2024 has bowed, now the question is which of the crowned heads has worked the most. That’s what the UFO No More platform, a veritable online encyclopedia dedicated to royalties, was interested in, which just published its ranking. Please note that this calculation is based on the official working days of several European royals and not engagements.
Race results: It is Prince Albert of Monaco who stands out as the most active member of the royal family, having worked for 218 days. The sovereign stands out especially for her steady pace during the summer, a time when most royal families prefer their vacations.As a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), her commitments to the Olympic and Paralympic Games are many and explain this record figure. Long before his wife, Princess Charlene, and her 68 days of activity.
In second place is King Felipe VI of Spain with 188 days, his wife Queen Letizia has 107 days. Finally, after 155 days, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway fills the podium.
Kate Middleton is sick
The year 2024 was also marked by personal challenges for some royals. Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, who suffered from chronic pulmonary fibrosis, for example, was only able to work for 58 days.The situation, exacerbated by family turmoil, was not surprising when her eldest son, Marius Borg Høiby, was arrested. that Kate Middleton occupies the last place in the rating (11 days of work). The Princess of Wales, who has cancer, has prioritized her health throughout the year. His gradual return in December, after completing chemotherapy, is a symbol of hope for Britons.
And what about Charles III? If it doesn’t appear in the UFO No More report, then Telegraph: 21 December cited research by Reboot SEO and is based on data from the royal family’s public diaries (including outings but also work meetings with various foundations and charities). Despite the cancer he is suffering from, the King of England still performed 186 royal engagements in 2024. His sister, Princess Anne, who was often called upon to succeed him, was honored in 217.
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Continuity is guaranteed
In the assessment made by UFO No More, a trend is visible: that the young crowned heads are beginning to establish themselves. While some, such as Katharina-Amalia of the Netherlands and Elisabeth of Belgium, are still continuing their studies, others have seen their role strengthened, such as Princess Madeleine of Sweden after returning from the United States, or Princess Leonor and Sofia, daughters of Felipe and Letizia. . The latter, in fact, provided more and more representation on behalf of the Spanish crown, especially during the Olympic Games. Proof that the thrones of Europe still have bright days ahead.
Source: Le Figaro
