Royal forced to pull out of major event after health emergency

The royal family issued a statement as their beloved Princess was forced to skip major event at the last minute after falling ill. Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands was due to attend the Dutch Ballet Gala on Monday. The former monarch attended the annual event every year. The Duchess Palace had confimed that the Prince would attend the event in a statement, writing "Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands will attend the 28th edition of the Dutch Ballet Gala of the Dansersfonds '79 Foundation at the Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam on Monday evening, November 2." READ MORE: King Charles acknowledges 'wrongs of past' but stops short of apology The gala is a benefit performance for both young and established dance talent. This year, the ballet gala is dedicated to choreographer David Dawson." However, hours later, an update was released, which read: "Princess Beatrix is not attending the gala due to a cold." The former Dutch queen is a regular guest at the event, and over the years, the 88-year-old royal has attended with her son King Willem-Alexander and her younger sister Princess Margriet. The royal has typically been in good health throughout her life, but in 2023, she underwent surgery after she fractured her wrist during a skiing accident. At the time, the royal house said the former monarch was "otherwise in good health and will recover at home". READ MORE: King Charles lets slip golden chance in bad bargain: 'Don't wake me up'