In a recent revelation of the King and the Prince of Wales’s plans to downsize the monarchy, concerns arise over the Princess of Wales’s potential heartache regarding the fate of her children.
The Princess of Wales, a renowned author in royal circles, expressed her thoughts to Hello!
magazine concerning the possibility of her younger offspring, Princess Charlotte, aged 9, and Prince Louis, aged 6, moving to London as non-working members of the royal family.
A confidante of the Prince of Wales disclosed in an interview with the Daily Mail that the future King is adamant about following his father’s tradition of sparing his siblings from official royal duties.
Emphasizing the importance of opening Buckingham Palace to the public as a means to generate revenue for the royal collection, the Prince of Wales deliberated on this strategic decision.
At present, the 75-year-old royal couple primarily reside at Clarence House in London.
The Princess of Wales, known for her literary works, highlighted the significance of preserving these historic residences for future generations, while also acknowledging their role as popular tourist destinations that contribute significantly to the royal coffers.
Acknowledging the King’s vision for a more streamlined royal family, the Princess hinted at the likelihood of younger royals seeking alternative accommodations.
She noted that the King currently uses Buckingham Palace more as an office than a residence, indicating a shift towards a more functional approach to the monarchy.