King Charles’s sister responds to reports that monarch could reduce number of working royals and cut back staffing
Princess Anne, the 16th in line to the British throne, has said she does not think a slimmed-down monarchy is a “good idea”., the princess royal was asked about reports that her brother King Charles intends to overhaul the institution, in a move frequently referred to as a “slimmed down” monarchy.There have been reports that the king could reduce the number of working royals and cut back royal staffing.
Asked about proposals to modernise the monarchy, the 72-year-old replied: “Well, I think the ‘slimmed down’ was said in a day when there were a few more people around. It doesn’t sound like a good idea from where I’m standing, I would say. I’m not quite sure what else we can do.” “Well, you know what you’re getting because he’s been practising for a bit, and I don’t think he’ll change,” she said. “You know, he is committed to his own level of service, and that will remain true.”
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