As the King navigates health battles and waning public support, sources inside Buckingham Palace say the Prince and Princess of Wales are growing “increasingly frustrated” with Charles’ handling of royal affairs.
“They’re going to have several really big messes to clean up,” an insider tells Woman’s Day.
“Watching their future legacy be mishandled so badly while being unable to do anything about it is like watching a car crash in slow motion.”
Multiple sources close to heir William, 43, and his wife Kate, 44, report an exasperation with lingering scandals surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as well as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, which have led to a drop in support for the King, 77, and the family.
“William and Kate want to get started on their plans when they ascend to the throne, not mop up messes and rebuild reputations,” adds our insider.
“It’s been incredibly frustrating watching Charles make so many mistakes. He’s done little to stop the Meghan and Andrew embarrassments, and the popularity of the monarchy has plummeted since the Queen’s death.
“To be fair to Charles, he is still in treatment for his cancer, but unfortunately the result has been a stagnation on decisions and future plans. “William feels like his dad’s kicking the can down the road. Everything is either on hold or moving at a backward pace. It’s heartbreaking, but William and Kate are not moping in their pints either.”
Friends say the couple, who regularly poll as the most popular royals, can’t wait to breathe new life into the monarchy – and they’ve already got a plan in place for when it’s their time to rule.
Crack down on scandals
William and Kate will have a zero-tolerance policy for anything that tarnishes The Firm’s image. Frustrated by the King’s belated banishment of Andrew, 66, they’ll seek closure on the rift with Prince Harry, 41, and his wife Meghan, 44, which they say is “dragging the family down”.
Our source explains, “Now Harry’s got his security and can fly his family to the UK, William’s goal is peace with his brother – but only if it comes with some level of control over the ongoing Sussex drama. Meghan will be in for a shock if William decides to not play nice. He can bar them from official events and remove their kids’ royal titles.”
More Anne, less Camilla
To counter rumoured favouritism in Charles’ court, Kate and William plan to elevate key figures like Princess Anne and diminish Queen Camilla’s influence. Anne’s no-nonsense work ethic is one of the family’s greatest assets and something the public likes to see during a cost-of-living crisis.
“William wants to appoint her as a key advisor or even acting regent during his absences, placing her on an informal council similar to the late Queen’s trusted circle,” says our insider.
“They want to use Anne’s experience to mentor younger royals and he just doesn’t trust Camilla – expect to see her sidelined.”
In pomp we trust
Disappointed by the King’s scaled-back pageantry, William and Kate intend to ramp up palace balcony appearances and royal coach processions for major events like Trooping the Colour and jubilees.
“Charles got a lot of flak for putting on such a prestigious display for President Donald Trump while the public got the bare minimum,” says our source.
“The monarchy is one of England’s greatest assets and while it’s important to be humble, the British public deserve their pomp and ceremony. It draws tourists, boosts the economy and
brings everyone together.”
Earning trust
But Wills and Kate are also planning a very modern monarchy – and transparency is top of their agenda.
We’re told, “William wants to demystify the monarchy and earn the public’s trust again – and if it takes a financial audit, he’s willing to open up the books. He’s tired of criticisms about their wealth.”
The prince also wants to change how royal titles are given out, with a view to protecting his kids, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, eight.
Our insider says, “William likes the idea of delaying titles for the younger royals, perhaps not granting them until they take up duty on the royal roster. He and Kate are determined to not have any ‘spares’ as this causes resentment, like Harry’s. This would emphasise merit over birthright.”
A lasting legacy
Finally, Wills and Kate want their crusade for mental health to play a big role in their reign.
“They hope to launch a royal-led global fund that shifts from Charles’ environment focus to youth-oriented programmes,” says our source.
“Already they’ve been getting support from the late Queen’s networks. “Their plans promise to bring much-needed reform, which is important given young people are the least likely to support the royal family. They’ll breathe new life into a monarchy reborn.”
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