Prince Charles Could Cut Meghan Markle, Prince Harry From Royal Family’s ‘Inner Core’

Over the last few years, rumors have suggested Queen Elizabeth will abdicate the throne for Prince Charles. Although the monarch has not announced plans to step down, her son has been taking on more royal responsibilities and making important decisions.

One of those decisions includes slimming down the monarchy. Previous reports claimed Prince Charles has been considering slimming down the number of working royals to lessen the financial burden on British taxpayers.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Express.co.uk that the new monarchy would focus on the first and second heir to the throne.

“What appears more likely than a ‘slimmed-down monarchy’ is a smaller inner core limited to the line of succession including, in time, William and Kate’s family,” he said.

Since Prince Harry is the sixth in line to the throne, Fitzwilliams claims there is a chance he and Meghan could lose their status as working royals.

“Much will depend on what direction the Sussexes go with their new Foundation. They made it clear they were stressed and felt pressured with royal life in the documentary, which followed their trip to Southern Africa,” the commentator explained.

If Prince Charles were to follow through with slimming down the monarchy, it would mean the number of engagements attended by members of the royal family would decrease. “Numbers are not related to commitment, however, the younger royals tend to be choosing fewer, but doing more for those they choose,” Fitzwilliams said.

“It follows from this however that calls for a ‘slimmed down’ royal family must take into account that the royals would invariably do less than the 3,500 engagements annually currently carried out for 3,000 institutions, organizations, etc to which they are attached.”

For now, the palace has not confirmed any plans to slim down down the monarchy.