2023-05-03 08:03:54
Princess Ana, the second of Elizabeth II’s children, has spoken out against one of the main plans of the reign of her brother, King Carlos III, after stating in an interview that “thinning” the monarchy “It’s not a good idea”. The controversial statements occurred with less than a week to go before the coronation ceremony of the new monarch, in which Ana herself will parade on horseback just behind the carriage in which the king and his wife, Queen Camilla, will be transported to the exit of Westminster Abbey.
Carlos III has been convinced for a long time that it should not be pay with public funds too many members of the royal family. For the new monarch, the long-term survival of the institution depends on justifying its existence, and in particular its high cost, in the face of public opinion.
Keeping too many minor royals, frequently labeled as “parasites”, at the expense of the taxpayer does not enter into their plans, especially in a scenario like the current one, marked by the economic difficulties that a large part of British society is going through. Although he has never publicly acknowledged it, sources around him have been warning about this issue for 20 years.
In an interview with the Canadian television channel CBC, Princess Ana qualified that Carlos III said “about ‘losing weight’ at a time when there were more people.” And she pointed out that It didn’t seem like a “good idea” cut spending for the royal family, of which he is a part. “I don’t really know what else we can do,” she declared when asked about her brother’s plans.
Although Charles III has not taken any action to reduce the number of royals since he acceded to the throne in September, he could do so after the coronation. Although the royal family has lost several active members in recent months, beyond the death of Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip of Edinburgh.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, left for California, while the Duke of York finally resigned from his royal duties over allegations of sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre. On the other hand, the Gloucesters and Kents perform far fewer royal functions than before, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are not active royals.
Apart from the kings and princes of Wales, the only family members who carry out activities related to the British Crown are the Dukes of Edinburgh. Princess Alexandra has not been engaged this year, while Prince Michael of Kent retired from public life last summer.
In the interview with the CBC, Princess Anne also said that she did not think her older brother would change because of his new role. She assured that the king was “committed” to public service and that he “would remain faithful.” When asked about the role of the royal family during the reign of her brother, Ana stated that Carlos III would be the “key” figure and that the rest “would be there to support that role”.
“What we do, we hope, contributes to the monarchy in the sense that it can convey continuity… of service, of understanding,” the princess finished off in a clear message in the run-up to the coronation.
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