Prince William Plans Monarchy Shake-Up Involving Princesses Eugenie, Beatrice

Prince William is reportedly reconsidering his stance on a streamlined monarchy and may expand the number of working royals to include his cousins, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice. While both William and his father, King Charles, have favored a slimmed-down monarchy to manage costs, Harry's departure from royal duties has created a gap that the York sisters could fill. Royal commentators like Ingrid Stewart and Richard Eden suggest that Eugenie and Beatrice are "waiting in the wings" and eager to take on more responsibilities when William becomes king. The princesses have been maintaining royal connections through charity work and palace appearances, which positions them as valuable assets to the monarchy. This potential shift echoes the late Queen Elizabeth II's practice of relying on cousins like the Duke of Kent and Duke of Gloucester for support throughout her reign. William's growing appreciation of his cousins' contributions signals a possible evolution in the royal family's structure under his future reign.