Kate Middleton’s husband already seems to have a clear vision of the changes he wants to bring to the British monarchy when he accedes to the throne. Between modernization, sobriety and refocusing of priorities, his reign could well mark a new era for the Crown.
The past year has been marked by a series of particularly difficult trials for the British royal family, and in particular for Prince William. After the revelation of Kate Middleton’s cancer in January 2024, diagnosed following an abdominal operation, King Charles III also had to deal with the disease. These events have plunged the English royal family into a period of uncertainty, forcing the Duke of Cambridge to increase commitments to support his wife and father, while taking on an increasing share of royal responsibilities.
This situation profoundly changed the agenda of the father of George, Charlotte and Louis, who had to assume an even more central role within the monarchy. According to a source close to the Crown, the Prince of Wales is preparing seriously for his future role as sovereign. Indeed, he is already thinking about the measures he wants to put in place when he succeeds his father. Although nothing is official yet, these changes could permanently transform the British monarchy.
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The future king wants a modernized and more sober monarchy
Prince William appears determined to continue and deepen the reforms initiated by his father, Charles III, aimed at reducing the number of working members of the royal family. This measure would be accompanied by a reduction in public commitments and royal patronage, those institutions or associations benefiting from the official support of a member of the Crown. This new approach would aim to make the monarchy more accessible and adapted to the expectations of the British.
As reported The ExpressPrince Harry’s brother would consider more sober ceremonies” reduced to its simplest expression“. Therefore, by reducing responsibilities to a restricted circle, the objective is to modernize the monarchy and avoid new controversies concerning the cost of royalty. This choice includes a reduction in the number of guests at official events, including one’s own coronationand gives priority to Wales’ family, namely his wife and three children.
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Prince William wants to break away from the Commonwealth
Other reforms considered by Prince William include the gradual abandonment of the Commonwealththis organization bringing together 56 countries, mainly former colonial territories of the British Empire. At 42 years old, the heir to the throne seems determined to turn the page of a past that he considers outdated and to refocus the monarchy on the United Kingdom. A source close to the Crown also revealed “ William and Kate are reluctant to join the Commonwealth tour because they believe it is an outdated institution. “
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During his trip to South Africa last November, he spoke about his vision of a more accessible and forward-looking monarchyr. “JI’m trying to do things differently and do them for my generation. And so that you understand better, I do it with a little “r” in the word “royal”. It’s more about impact philanthropy, collaboration, bringing people together and helping people “, he explained. Although these statements were not followed by official confirmations from Kensington Palace, they illustrate the prince’s ambition to break with certain historical traditions.
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