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King Charles Tops 2025 Royal Workload With 532 Engagements During Cancer Care

Analysts frame his expanded schedule as a calculated effort to reinforce the monarchy.

Overview

  • An analysis of the Court Circular through December 18 finds working royals completed about 2,458 engagements in 2025, with the King accounting for roughly 22 percent.
  • Princess Anne logged the most days on duty at 186 but recorded 478 engagements, 50 fewer than Charles.
  • The King said his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year following encouraging progress.
  • Other totals include Prince Edward at 313, Sophie at 235, Queen Camilla at 228 and Prince William at 202, with Edward and Sophie leading overseas work.
  • Overall royal output rose about 22 percent from 2024 as activity rebounded after last year’s health-related slowdowns.