Prince Edward is at the center of the debate among followers of the British royal family due to his physical transformation. The brother of King Charles, who is now the Duke of Edinburgh, has garnered some headlines in the British press due to his dramatic weight loss. Is Prince Edward really ill, ask many internet users.
The husband of Countess Sophie and father of James, Earl of Wessex, and Lady Louise recently hosted youngsters from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards program in the garden of Buckingham Palace, and pictures from the event revealed just how much the youngest son of the late Queen Elizabeth II has slimmed down. The health of Prince Edward worries many users on social media.
Is Prince Edward ill?
Edward, 59, appeared in Buckingham Garden wearing a gray plaid suit with a navy blue tie that was visibly baggy for his body. Immediately social media were filled with messages from users concerned about his remarkable physical change.
“Just seen recent photographs of the Duke Of Edinburgh Award event at Buckingham Palace. I don’t like to comment on people’s appearances but Prince Edward has lost a lot of weight recently, I hope he’s ok. His suit was hanging off him”, wrote one user.
“I can’t imagine what the strain and stress of all this is doing to everyone. I worry about Prince Edward. He has lost so much weight, and looks drawn, in my opinion.”, said another.
Many have been concerned about the Duke of Edinburgh’s health and associate the weight loss with his new royal duties, the death of his mother, or illness.
“Prince Edward has lost a tremendous amount of weight! The loss of his mum must have been really hard on him! I hope he’s doing okay!”.
In his new role, Edward has a larger profile. “He is probably becoming more fit and hasn’t had time to have his suits tailored”, wrote another social media user.