As the King navigates health battles and waning public support, sources inside Buckingham Palace say the Prince and Princess of Wales<\/a> are growing \u201cincreasingly frustrated\u201d with Charles<\/a>\u2019 handling of royal affairs.<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019re going to have several really big messes to clean up,\u201d an insider tells Woman\u2019s Day<\/em>. <\/p>\n \u201cWatching their future legacy be mishandled so badly while being unable to do anything about it is like watching a car crash in slow motion.\u201d<\/p>\n 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, <\/a>as well as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/a>, which have led to a drop in support for the King, 77, and the family.<\/p>\n \u201cWilliam and Kate want to get started on their plans when they ascend to the throne, not mop up messes and rebuild reputations,\u201d adds our insider. <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been incredibly frustrating watching Charles make so many mistakes. He\u2019s done little to stop the Meghan and Andrew embarrassments, and the popularity of the monarchy has plummeted since the Queen\u2019s death.<\/p>\n \u201cTo 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. \u201cWilliam feels like his dad\u2019s kicking the can down the road. Everything is either on hold or moving at a backward pace. It\u2019s heartbreaking, but William and Kate are not moping in their pints either.\u201d<\/p>\n Friends say the couple, who regularly poll as the most popular royals, can\u2019t wait to breathe new life into the monarchy \u2013 and they\u2019ve already got a plan in place for when it\u2019s their time to rule.<\/p>\n William and Kate will have a zero-tolerance policy for anything that tarnishes The Firm\u2019s image. Frustrated by the King\u2019s belated banishment of Andrew, 66, they\u2019ll seek closure on the rift with Prince Harry, 41, and his wife Meghan, 44, which they say is \u201cdragging the family down\u201d.<\/p>\n Our source explains, \u201cNow Harry\u2019s got his security and can fly his family to the UK, William\u2019s goal is peace with his brother \u2013 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\u2019 royal titles.\u201d<\/p>\n To counter rumoured favouritism in Charles\u2019 court, Kate and William plan to elevate key figures like Princess Anne<\/a> and diminish Queen Camilla\u2019s<\/a> influence. Anne\u2019s no-nonsense work ethic is one of the family\u2019s greatest assets and something the public likes to see during a cost-of-living crisis.<\/p>\n \u201cWilliam 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\u2019s trusted circle,\u201d says our insider. <\/p>\n \u201cThey want to use Anne\u2019s experience to mentor younger royals and he just doesn\u2019t trust Camilla \u2013 expect to see her sidelined.\u201d<\/p>\n Disappointed by the King\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n \u201cCharles got a lot of flak for putting on such a prestigious display for President Donald Trump while the public got the bare minimum,\u201d says our source. <\/p>\n \u201cThe monarchy is one of England\u2019s greatest assets and while it\u2019s important to be humble, the British public deserve their pomp and ceremony. It draws tourists, boosts the economy and But Wills and Kate are also planning a very modern monarchy \u2013 and transparency is top of their agenda. <\/p>\n We\u2019re told, \u201cWilliam wants to demystify the monarchy and earn the public\u2019s trust again \u2013 and if it takes a financial audit, he\u2019s willing to open up the books. He\u2019s tired of criticisms about their wealth.\u201d<\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n Our insider says, \u201cWilliam 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 \u2018spares\u2019 as this causes resentment, like Harry\u2019s. This would emphasise merit over birthright.\u201d<\/p>\n Finally, Wills and Kate want their crusade for mental health to play a big role in their reign. <\/p>\n \u201cThey hope to launch a royal-led global fund that shifts from Charles\u2019 environment focus to youth-oriented programmes,\u201d says our source. <\/p>\n \u201cAlready they\u2019ve been getting support from the late Queen\u2019s networks. \u201cTheir plans promise to bring much-needed reform, which is important given young people are the least likely to support the royal family. They\u2019ll breathe new life into a monarchy reborn.\u201d<\/p>\nCrack down on scandals<\/h2>\n
More Anne, less Camilla<\/h2>\n
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brings everyone together.\u201d<\/p>\nEarning trust<\/h2>\n
A lasting legacy<\/h2>\n
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