A cracked rib isn't going to stop Prince Charles from trekking through the Himalayan foothills next month.
The 49-year-old heir to the British throne hurt his rib last week when he fell off a horse while fox hunting on the north Wales border, St. James's Palace said Friday."A cracked rib is obviously uncomfortable, but it hasn't prevented him from carrying out his engagements - and it won't," said a spokeswoman.
Two scenic walks in the Himalayas are planned during the prince's 10-day tour of Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, which starts on Feb. 2.