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Prince Charles fury: Heir Apparent’s plan to slim down monarchy is a massive disaster?

LANARK, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay while in Scotland, during a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of New Lanark in Lanarkshire, to see an example of a purpose-built 18th century mill village, during a visit to Lanarkshire and the Scottish borders on September 7, 2022 in Lanark, Scotland. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Charles states that he intends to reduce the monarchy when he succeeds Queen Elizabeth II as King. Although he has yet to implement it during his reign, royal experts believe that it could instead harm the royal family.

In the most recent episode of the podcast “The Firm: Blood, Lies, and Royal Succession,” one of these commentators discussed the downsides and risks of following the scheme.

According to royal reporter Richard Mineards, most members of the royal family will be excluded from Prince Charles’ “radical plans.” His vision reportedly does not include the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Mineards said:

“So essentially, it’ll just be him and his wife Camilla, and then his son William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and their children. And that will be essentially it because Charles thinks that the British public is not ready for an expanded Royal Family.”

Although it can highlight the royal family’s works, the royal reporter believes there are risks because “shining too much light” can backfire.

At the same time, Prince Charles is said to understand the importance of being more accessible to the British public.

Prince Charles is the longest-serving monarch in British history, but that does not mean he can perform his duties flawlessly.

Before the succession, royal biographer Jane Dismore observed that something about the Prince of Wales remains unresolved.

The author of “Princess: The Early Life of Queen Elizabeth II” stated that the Prince of Wales had been waiting his entire life. Nonetheless, his personality is said to make it difficult for him to adjust to his new role.

Dismore explained that because Prince Charles would not be able to serve as long as Queen Elizabeth II did, he would have no chance if he ran against her.

She then warned that his personality was far from the ideal traits that Queen Elizabeth II possessed. Prince Charles, on the other hand, is a little more moody and introspective.

Author Cele Otnes and royal reporter Eloise Parker expressed concern that these could backfire immediately. Worse, Prince Charles’ political leanings have the potential to derail everything further.

Being apolitical as the nation’s king may impact the monarchy’s popularity.