Royals face 'trickiest issue' as they rethink tours to avoid colonial optics
ok.co.ukKey members of the royal family are gearing up for two years of worldwide tours in a bid "to keep Commonwealth intact" in a "soft democracy" blitz.
While they will be aided by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal, is understood that the King and Queen will prioritise visits to key nations such as Australia, New Zealand and a number of Commonwealth realms in the Caribbean.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said the royal family will want to play a key role in the planning of the upcoming trips to avoid criticism and make them more "meaningful".
Speaking to OK!, Jennie said, "Given the prevailing mood amongst many of the Commonwealth realms to ditch the monarchy, royal tours are going to be one the trickiest issues facing the Royal Family." Jennie continued: "Maintaining links with the Commonwealth is going to be a priority for Charles.
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