The House of Lords has raised concerns about the future positions of several popular royals, including Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, in the event of King Charles’s illness or overseas engagements.
Count Stansgate questioned why individuals who had withdrawn from the spotlight, like Harry and Andrew, were given such influential roles.
He argued that their absence from public life made them unfit for these positions.
During the debate, Lord True, the Lord Privy Seal, stated that the government would assess the necessary procedures to ensure resilience in the constitutional system.
The Liberal Democrats, on the other hand, believe that priority should be given to working royals when fulfilling official duties.
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September, after her remarkable 70-year reign, has brought increased public attention to the serving royals.
This, along with the ongoing cost of living crisis, has led to scrutiny of the royal family’s standing and calls for a reduction in its size.
Danish Queen Margrethe I’s recent decision to remove some of her grandchildren’s titles in an effort to downsize the monarchy has further fueled these demands.
Author Andrew Lowney, in his book “Traitor King,” explored the issue of the monarchy’s size and suggested that additional popular royals might be sacrificed.
Lady Louise, the daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, could see a significant reduction or even elimination of her role.
Lowney argued that having fewer royals in the public eye would be a loss, as the public values the opportunity to interact with members of the royal family at events across the nation.
Lowney also emphasized the importance of maintaining a brand image, suggesting that well-known royals would be prioritized over those who are less recognized.
He noted that Charles has been clear about his intentions for the monarchy, and this implies that individuals like Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the future King’s siblings and Charles’ grandchildren, will continue to hold important positions within the royal firm.
Lowney predicted that Charlotte and Louis would also receive certain titles due to their direct line of succession.
However, he expressed doubts about Prince Edward’s children, Beatrice and Eugenie, receiving titles or significant roles.
Lowney acknowledged the conflict between keeping expenses down and focusing on key figures, as the public desires an actively engaged royal family.
There is a limited number of royals available to fulfill these expectations.
While the public wants to witness royal family members participating in events, the financial aspect cannot be ignored.
The public’s desire for royal involvement comes with a need for financial support.
Queen Margrethe, after facing criticism for her decision to remove titles from her grandchildren, apologized to those affected, particularly her grandsons.
She explained that the change was necessary to safeguard the monarchy’s future, as fewer members of the royal family would bear the commitments and duties associated with royal titles.
However, she admitted to underestimating the impact on her younger son and his family.
The question remains: will the roles of well-liked royals be significantly reduced in the future?
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