Prince William ‘able to sack’ these royals the second he turns into King – see full listing
The heir to the throne is reportedly planning to boot a number of major figures out of the family, according to top royal expert and commentator Richard Fitzwilliams
William is reportedly keen for some housekeeping when he takes over the Firm (Image: Getty Images)
Prince William may be planning to boot several family members out of the Firm when he becomes King, a royal expert claims.
Richard Fitzwilliams has listed six royals who he claims should be fearing for their titles with William reportedly looking to downsize when he takes the Crown.
Speaking to the Daily Express, the public relations consultant and royal commentator described the future King’s desire for a potential royal cull as being driven by a “rift” between him and his relations, especially since the very public falling-out with his brother.
According to Fitzwilliams, William could take a swing at as many as six major names, in a move likely to cause significant upheaval in terms of royal duties and roles.
Harry and William are still feuding, sources say
Four of those impacted could be Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their two children Prince Archie and Prince Lilibet.
Fitzwilliams said: “As long as the rift with William persists, they reportedly haven’t spoken for years, there remains the possibility that when he becomes King, he will reduce the size of the Royal Family.”
According to a reported ‘family friend’ of the pair, who spoke to the BBC, the rift has come as a result of genuine hurt, with the source saying: “”William is very stubborn,” a family friend told the BBC. “To feel cheated by your own brother has been painful. He can’t just put it behind him.”
The Sussexes are set to remain iced out (Image: Instagram/Meghan Duchess of Sussex)
Prince Harry has made efforts to push for reconciliation, saying in an interview last year: “”I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight any more.”
The other two royals mentioned by Fitzwilliams as being potentially at risk are William’s cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
He said: “Beatrice and Eugenie could lose their titles. This would reduce their appeal, though not, at least for a considerable time, their public profile.”
Fitzwilliams says William’s cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie could also be axed (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
While no specific reason for the axing of the two Princesses was given by Fitzwilliams, both have seen their royal titles come under scrutiny following their father Prince Andrew’s links to billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
However, a recent interview with former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond suggested that the three cousins still maintained a warm relationship with William.
She said: ““William does sometimes seem to wear his heart on his sleeve, so I think we can conclude that he doesn’t hold Beatrice and Eugenie responsible in any way for their parents’ sins.”
