'Kate Middleton and Prince William pushed forward by King to keep Royal Family afloat'

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King Charles is keen for Prince William and Kate Middleton to increase the number of royal engagements they undertake next year, according to a source.

They say the idea would be to lighten the load on more senior members of the Royal Family. Royal insiders have said that in response to a growing interest in the Royal Family among a younger generation, the King is keen to bring William and Kate to the forefront to help build a future the monarch can sustain. “The King is very aware of the role the younger members of the royal family play in spreading the word to a wider and younger audience,” the source said. “Media and audience tests demonstrate the success of William and Kate’s engagement with the younger generation through social media and public appearances.

So it’s important that they continue this success into 2024 and beyond.” In new data taken from the Court Circular which keeps a record of all the engagements the Royal Family has undertaken since 1997, Prince William has so far conducted 95 engagements this year compared to last year’s 128.

In the same period, Kate Middleton has undertaken 75 engagements compared to 93 in 2022. "The aim is for both William and Kate to build on their popularity as the years go on and take on more engagements.