King Charles’ slimmed-down monarchy needs ‘younger blood’ to survive
nypost.compromise to slim down the British monarchy when he became king last September, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.However, a source has recently claimed that his theory toward tightening his belt in the royal family has become too bare.There are reportedly not enough members of The Firm to go around when it comes to undertaking royal engagements.According to OK!, Prince Andrew’s daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are first in line to take on events as part of a two-year tour of the Commonwealth.The insider added that “emergency meetings have been held to come up with a solution to fulfill the growing number of royal engagements both here in the UK and abroad.”Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, are also the only “senior” royals under the age of 50, and “younger blood” is imperative to reach a wider age range of royal supporters. “There needs to be some younger blood to reach the younger generation and the only candidates available are Beatrice and Eugenie,” the source explained.
While Beatrice, 35, and Eugenie, 33, are not officially working royals, they have done engagements in the name of the crown in the past.“It will be a case of increasing those responsibilities as opposed to making them into full-time working royals,” the source went on.
William and Middleton, both 41, have been carrying much of the weight and attending many events for Charles, 74.But the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will need to take a small step back in the name of their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.“William and Kate will be taking part but with reduced roles to account for the children.
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