THE King put duty above all else last year as he remained the second hardest-working royal despite his health struggles.
Charles had 372 engagements in 2024 — 329 in Britain and 43 overseas.
He was beaten only by sister Princess Anne’s 474.
But senior royals carried out far fewer engagements in a year marred by sickness.
The King, 76, was diagnosed with cancer in February and Anne suffered a blow to the head in June, thought to have been caused by a horse.
The Princess of Wales bravely managed 13 public engagements despite also having cancer treatment.
She had completed 134 in 2023.
Queen Camilla, sixth with 182, also took time off with a form of pneumonia.
Prince William prioritised supporting his family and completed 166 engagements.
Tim O’Donovan, who compiled the figures for The Times, said of the royal workloads: “The King and Princess …