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In the tradition of his father, Charles III, Prince William intends to further modernize the British monarchy when he becomes king. Here is his plan.
Prince William has been preparing to ascend the English throne for some time. Charles III’s eldest son and heir to the British crown thus plans his future reign. As reported The Express he will consider implementing several reforms to modernize the monarchy, an initiative already started by his father.
In this regard, it seems that Kate Middleton’s husband wants to continue to reduce the number of active members of the royal family, which will mean a reduction in royal patronage, those associations, institutions and charities that benefit from the official support of the member. the crown. By reducing the number of members carrying out official functions, the aim is to focus responsibilities on a limited range and reduce associated government costs, particularly in relation to official travel, events or ceremonies.
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Break away from the Commonwealth
What’s more, Prince Harry’s brother, 42, will consider severing ties with the Commonwealth, a grouping of 56 member states, to refocus the monarchy on the United Kingdom, a decision that reflects his desire to finally break away from his country’s colonial past to the Commonwealth tour because they think it’s an outdated institution,” a source told the daily.
For greater sobriety, he also plans to simplify his coronation and subsequent formalities, reducing them to “the simplest expression.” While in South Africa last November, he made stirring remarks about his vision of power; “I try to do things differently and do them for my generation. And to make you understand better, I do it with a little ‘r’ in the word ‘royal.’ It’s more about impactful philanthropy, collaboration, bringing people together and helping people.”
In this continuity, he intends to prioritize his family, especially since it has been deeply marked by the health problems of his wife, Kate Middleton. The latter was diagnosed with cancer in early 2024 and is just recovering from chemotherapy. The future king seeks to offer a more humane image of the Crown, which he has been doing for several years, seeking to honor his royal duties while respecting his family values. Enough to restore the image of the Windsor clan in the future
Source: Le Figaro
