Princess Anne has said a slimmed-down monarchy "does not sound like a good idea" as she discussed King Charles' desires for a changing royal family.In an interview ahead of the Coronation this weekend, the Princess Royal sat down in an interview as she gave her verdict on a streamlined version of the monarchy.It is well known that King Charles wants to cut down on the number of working members within the Royal Family.
The 74-year-old monarch has also envisioned a slightly different Coronation ceremony than his late mother Queen Elizabeth had, and has scaled down plans for the big day including cutting the guest list and shortening the procession.But Princess Anne has said that the idea of a slimmed-down monarchy does not sound like a good plan, adding that she thinks the suggestion was made when there were “a few more people around” at the time decisions were put forward.Over recent years the Royal Family has shifted their position as an establishment to a more streamlined operation following Prince Harry and Meghan stepping back from their duties, focusing on those at the top of the line of succession.Anne, 72, revealed her thoughts on the issue during an interview with Canadian public broadcaster CBC.CBC chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault raised the idea of a slimmed-down monarchy and said it is difficult to imagine how the 72-year-old princess would have the time to take on more work.Anne replied: “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.”When it was put to her that the world changes, Anne said: “It changes a bit.
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