In a surprising revelation about the future dynamics of the British monarchy, Princess Anne’s unwavering dedication to her royal duties has become a focal point of discussion. Despite King Charles’ ambitions for a more streamlined monarchy, a royal expert has raised concerns about the feasibility of such plans.
Princess Anne, renowned for her tireless service to the throne, has been hailed by experts as the most hardworking royal of all time. According to recent data, she completed a staggering 457 engagements in 2023, surpassing even King Charles himself, who came in second with 425 engagements. This achievement marks not only her current dominance but also a recurring pattern throughout her royal career, including in 2022, during Prince of Wales duties in 2019 and 2020.
Royal analyst Richard Fitz Williams commended Princess Anne for her consistent efforts, stating, “Princess Anne puts in a lot of effort, hates drama, and most likely won’t ever retire. She has been regarded and admired by many for many years.” However, he also issued a cautionary note to King Charles regarding his vision for a more compact monarchy.
In an exclusive interview with express.co.uk, Fitz Williams expressed concerns that King Charles might face challenges with his slimmed-down monarchy approach. “The monarchy needs the pull and glamour of the young generation too,” he said. “Princess Anne dislikes the hype that inevitably goes with their charitable ventures.”
The royal analyst pointed out a potential predicament for King Charles, as only four working royals are currently under the age of 70. This limitation could lead to a reduction in the number of royal engagements until the younger generation, including Prince William and Princess Kate’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, reach adulthood.
Fitz Williams concluded by suggesting that Charles’ desire for a more limited monarchy might face obstacles, especially after the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2020. “We have not heard any more about this slimline monarchy with only four working royals under 70,” he stated, emphasizing the challenges ahead for maintaining a reduced royal workload.
The concern raised is whether such a model is sustainable given the frequency of events and the average age of the current working royals.
