What's happened
Prince William pulls out of a memorial service for King Constantine of Greece due to a personal matter, while dealing with family health issues.
Why it matters
Prince William's absence from the memorial service for King Constantine of Greece, amidst personal and family health challenges, highlights the royal family's difficult period and the need for prioritizing personal well-being over public duties.
What the papers say
The Times and Business Insider UK report on Prince William's absence from the memorial service, focusing on the personal reasons cited by Kensington Palace. The Guardian and Gulf News provide additional context on the health challenges faced by the royal family, including King Charles' cancer diagnosis and Princess Catherine's recovery from surgery.
How we got here
The sudden death of Tom Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, has led to Prince William's withdrawal from the memorial service for King Constantine of Greece. The royal family is currently facing health challenges, with King Charles battling cancer and Princess Catherine recovering from surgery.
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Constantine II reigned as the last King of Greece, from 6 March 1964 until the abolition of the monarchy on 1 June 1973.
Constantine is the only son of King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece.
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Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II. He has been Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay since 1952, and he is the oldest and longest-serving heir apparent in British history.