Royals' Secret Engagement Obsession Revealed

Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," has unveiled a surprising secret: the British royal family engages in fierce competition over the number of official duties performed each year. This rivalry is tracked in the Court Circular, an online diary recording royal engagements, though never directly discussed among them.

Family members reportedly became 'obsessed' with maximizing their engagement count, sometimes including activities not strictly defined as official duties. This intense focus became particularly pronounced as the end of the calendar year approached.

King Charles has been identified as a particularly dedicated royal, with his son Prince William noting his father's relentless work ethic. This dedication is reflected in the engagement statistics, where King Charles recorded 532 engagements in 2025, surpassing his sister Princess Anne by 50.

Princess Kate's engagement numbers in 2025 were lower due to her health diagnosis and subsequent time off. However, she has since returned to her duties with renewed vigor, undertaking numerous engagements and even an overseas trip to Italy in May of this year.