As the Royal Family grapples with the aftermath of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure, calls for a rejuvenation of the monarchy have emerged, with experts advocating for significant changes to maintain public interest and support.
A PR expert has urged King Charles to shake up the royal family after “losing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.” The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made headlines in 2020 when they announced their decision to step down from their royal duties, eventually settling in California.
The departure of Harry and Meghan significantly diminished the ranks of working royals, a situation exacerbated by health challenges within the family, including diagnoses of cancer for both Charles and Kate Middleton.
Speaking to GB News, publicist Haddy Folivi emphasized the need for the royal family to undergo drastic changes to adapt to the evolving landscape. “The Royal Family definitely needs a shake-up,” he asserted. “With King Charles somewhat limited in what he can do work-wise, there is only so much that Prince William and the Queen can do.”
Folivi stressed the importance of leveraging additional working royals to ensure that taxpayers feel their contributions are justified. He highlighted the potential benefits of involving younger members of the royal family in official duties, suggesting that their deep-rooted connection to the institution could enhance the royal brand’s reach and impact.
In response to Kate’s cancer treatment, Prince William recently invited his cousins Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie to join him at a Buckingham Palace garden party. However, royal sources have clarified that their attendance does not signify a formal transition to official working roles within the monarchy.
“The Palace should be very strategic and opt for more younger members of the Firm, as we are still reeling from the loss of Prince Harry and Meghan,” Folivi remarked. “I think it’s a good thing – more working royals mean they can spread the royal brand further and faster with people who have lived and breathed the institution their whole lives.”
As discussions surrounding the future of the monarchy unfold, the inclusion of younger members in official duties presents an opportunity to rejuvenate the Royal Family and ensure its continued relevance in contemporary society.
