2024 has been a tumultuous year for royal families, particularly for the British monarchy facing health crises with King Charles and Catherine, Duchess of Wales. Catherine's withdrawal from public life due to cancer treatment sparked unfounded conspiracy theories, but the royal family has maintained a stoic presence amidst public scrutiny. King Charles’ initiative to create a slimmed-down monarchy aims to address financial concerns but raises questions about reduced royal engagements. Meanwhile, the Norwegian royal family is embroiled in scandal following the arrest of Marius Borg Høiby, Crown Prince Haakon's stepson, on charges of assault, adding to the family's troubled history. In a notable omission, King Charles invited Queen Camilla's family to Balmoral while excluding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, reflecting ongoing familial rifts. This estrangement extends to the children, as Prince George, Charlotte, and Louis are reportedly closer to their other royal cousins than to Archie and Lilibet, highlighting the deepening divide within the royal family.