The year 2020 marked a significant turning point for the Sussexes as they bid farewell to their royal duties and embarked on a new journey in California, USA.
However, tensions with the British royals have continued to simmer, exacerbated by their public pronouncements.
Speculations suggest that the relationship between the King and the Duke had already been strained even before the Duke released his latest memoir, “Spare.”
Reports from royal experts indicate that the palace has initiated succession planning, with the Duke being unequivocally excluded from the line of succession, although he remains skeptical.
Amidst revelations of the King’s battle with cancer, which is expected to impact his ongoing royal commitments, the palace has reportedly commenced succession preparations despite the monarch’s health challenges.
This process, originally slated to commence in five years’ time, has been fast-tracked due to the current circumstances.
In an interview with the Mirror, renowned author and royal expert Tom Quinn shed light on the palace’s strategic approach.
Despite the added pressure on the remaining working royals following the King’s cancer diagnosis, Quinn emphasized that streamlining the monarchy has been a decision without regrets.
Quinn opined that the Duke’s apparent inability to accept his exclusion from royal affairs reflects his immaturity.
The Duke of Sussex’s discomfort at being sidelined previously has been well-documented.
According to Quinn, the situation boils down to delineating those who are included from those who are not.
While the Duke finds himself on the outs, his comprehension of the situation remains incomplete, akin to a mischievous child hopeful of eventual forgiveness.
Notably, the King’s primary objective is to delegate royal responsibilities to his eldest children, the Prince and Princess of Wales, individuals in whom he places unwavering trust to ascend the throne successfully.
Conversely, the Duke has expressed his willingness to support the royal family during times of need.
The expedited succession planning, brought forward by a minimum of five years due to the King’s health condition, underscores the imperative for the Wales to receive comprehensive training in preparation for their forthcoming roles.
As the dynamics within the royal family continue to evolve, the intricacies of succession planning and the shifting power dynamics remain subjects of intense scrutiny and speculation.