The Royal Family has been issued a dire warning by a royal expert over their slimmed-down state following the latest updates about Prince William’s plans. The Prince of Wales was reported to be planning on moving to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park from Adelaide Cottage by the end of the year.
Reports claimed that the future King is “intending” to make the eight-bedroom property his “forever home” for his family, the Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. According to insiders, the Waleses are “hoping for a fresh start” after a difficult time at Adelaide Cottage, which saw the passing of the late Queen Elizabeth and the King and Princess Kate being diagnosed with cancer. Reports claimed that the couple will pay for the move and rest at no extra cost to the taxpayer and that William hopes to stay at Forest Lodge even after he ascends to the throne.
But a royal commentator issued a six-word warning to the future King, saying that his plans could make him “become less connected to the people”.
Royal author Robert Jobson told The Sun: “People do turn out when they see, particularly people like Sophie Wessex and the new Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward.
“They turn out in droves. They like that connection. And if you lose that connection, the monarchy actually loses something that it’s about. I think you’ve got to be careful what you wish for.”
There are currently just 11 working members of the Royal Family after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure in 2020. They include the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra.
However, Mr Jobson added that royal fans will have to “wait and see” as currently, William is changing “things the way he wants to”.
The expert acknowledged that the future King is working on his future role, as well as raising his own children the way he wants to, but stressed that “it’s not a question of choice – it’s a question of duty.”
He said: “I think that William has got to be quite careful whilst doing this balancing act.
“The role of the monarch is one where duty has to come first.
“I don’t think there’s any way around that unless you want to have a part-time monarch or a president.
“The reality is that is the job. It’s a job for life and it’s a job that’s pretty relentless.”