Royal watchers are expressing growing concerns over the Prince of Wales potentially going too far in his efforts to streamline the royal family, mirroring actions taken by the King in the past.

Recent extended absences of the King and Princess Catherine due to illness, along with the exclusion of the Duke and Andrew from the royal fold in 2024, have sparked discussions about the optimal number of active royals within the monarchy.

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Renowned royal author Christopher Anderson emphasized the King’s urgent need for support, especially with Princess Anne currently sidelined due to an injury that will keep her out of action for the foreseeable future.

Anderson also highlighted the inevitability of more health challenges as senior royals age, cautioning about the fragile state of the royal family.

Amidst these health concerns, observers find it peculiar that the new sovereign is grappling with a series of medical issues.

The royal family now faces a delicate situation, having been accustomed to the longevity and good health of figures like Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II, and the late Queen Mother, who thrived well into their 90s.

Anderson suggested that the King may fear that his successor, a potential King William V, could push forward with radical modernization plans, echoing the Prince of Wales’s future intentions.

Renowned royal writer Lady Colin Campbell echoed these sentiments, criticizing the King’s approach of emulating Denmark and emphasizing the need for a more balanced strategy.

Lady Campbell highlighted the current predicament where three key royals are incapacitated, underscoring the necessity of involving individuals like Beatrice, Eugenie, Louise, and James – the offspring of Edward and Sophie – in royal duties.

Despite being nieces and nephews of the King, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise, and James are not actively engaged in royal responsibilities.

Lady Louise and James are focused on their full-time education, with James also holding the title of Earl of Wessex.

Following their public endorsement of the Prince of Wales at a recent royal event, the York sisters have emerged as potential candidates to assume greater roles within the monarchy.

The reluctance to include Beatrice and Eugenie as working royals stems from various factors, including their external employment and parental responsibilities.

These constraints have thus far prevented their formal integration into royal duties.

The ongoing debate surrounding the optimal number of active royals underscores the complexities and challenges facing the royal family as it navigates through a period of transition and uncertainty.

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