Princess Anne’s Harsh Words For The Future Of Monarchy About As William’s Big Move To Shift Power

There will come a time when Prince William becomes Britain’s monarch, and when that day arrives, it will bring changes for several members of the royal family, including his stepmother, Queen Camilla, his devoted aunt, Princess Anne, as well as his estranged brother and sister-in-law. The demands placed on King Charles and his successors face significant pressure to keep peace within the royal family while honoring the legacy left by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

This isn’t the kind of history that will merely be whispered in pubs, debated on talk shows, or splashed across tabloid headlines for years to come. The royal family isn’t just a group of people wearing fancy hats and waving from balconies—they are the living embodiment of British history, tradition, and values. They are supposed to be above petty squabbles and celebrity drama, representing something enduring, something greater than any individual.

And that’s exactly what Princess Anne is fighting to preserve under the reign of King William. By drawing this line in the sand and effectively exiling certain members from the slimmed-down monarchy, she’s sending a clear message: “This is what we stand for—take it or leave it.” Interestingly, the British public seems to be supporting this stance.

Princess Anne once left Meghan Markle dumbfounded when the actress sought out the hardworking royal for advice early in her royal career. The Princess Royal reportedly advised the Duchess of Sussex to think of being royal as a job, not as a means to become hugely famous. Princess Anne emphasized the importance of endless engagements, saying, “You turn up, do the job, don’t seek the limelight, and represent the Queen.” She reiterated that being a royal isn’t about the fame; it’s about duty and responsibility.

Let’s rewind a bit. Remember when King Charles had a grand vision for a slimmed-down monarchy? It was supposed to be sleek, efficient, and focused on the core royals—a noble idea to streamline the institution and make it more relevant for the 21st century. But then, along came the “Hurricane Harry and Meghan” storm. These two didn’t just leave the royal family—they took a wrecking ball to the whole institution. While they were living it up in Montecito, who do you think was left picking up the pieces? That’s right, the real royals—the ones who stayed and put duty first.

When asked about the slimmed-down monarchy concept, Princess Anne reportedly made a subtle dig at the couple. She commented, “Well, I think the slimmed-down monarchy was said in a day when there were a few more people around to make that seem like a justifiable comment.” Many believed this to be a jab at her two estranged relatives—Harry and Meghan, who stepped down as working royals—as well as Prince Andrew, who also withdrew from public life. Princess Anne doesn’t mince words, and sources say Meghan didn’t stick around to hear much more.

Interestingly, Princess Anne might not even be fully aware of how her words come across as a reprimand, or perhaps she knows exactly what she’s doing.

When our beloved Catherine, the Princess of Wales, needed time to recover from surgery, where were Harry and Meghan? Were they offering support? Were they stepping up to help? And during King Charles’s battle with cancer, you’d think his own son would show a smidgen of concern. But no—Harry and Meghan were too busy playing their own games, wrapped up in their personal drama, with no regard for the family they left behind.

While it has been reported that King Charles is open to reconciling with Prince Harry, the same cannot be said for Prince William. In fact, the Prince of Wales has made it clear that he is completely done with his younger brother after everything Harry and Meghan put the family through. William’s decision was swift and final. He believes it’s better for their relationship to remain non-existent.

Yet, on a deeply personal note, Prince William’s willingness to acknowledge Harry on his birthday shows how he will likely treat his brother when he becomes king—with distant respect, but at more than arm’s length.