King Charles 'WON'T progress with plans for slimmed-down monarchy and will keep number of working royals at 11'
King Charles III said he will not progress with plans for a slimmed-down monarchy and will keep the number of working royals at 11, sources claim.
His Majesty's decision is more 'conservative' than critics and pundits have speculated after the monarch was expected to streamline the list of working royals.
The 73-year-old King will also pay tax like his late mother, after in 1993 she ripped up George VI's tax break agreed by Neville Chamberlin.
The news comes after the Palace said it wanted a cut-down Coronation which will have fewer arcane rituals and be significantly shorter than the 1953 ceremony when Queen Elizabeth was crowned.
Data shows the former Prince of Wales paid £5.8million in income tax after receiving £23million from the Duchy of Cornwall estate in 2021.
Close advisors believe with fewer generations of working royals the family will have to cut back on their 3,500 annual engagements.
Aides are discussing what will happen to charities which attract thousands of pounds through royal representation and visits.
One senior royal source told the Daily Express: 'These are things that are all being looked at as part of a wider review at the moment.'
Sources told the paper Kate and William will may have to increase their workload and take on new jobs.
But Kate has made it clear that she would prefer to look after her own children than expand the family's portfolio.
The departure of Harry and Megan and Prince Andrew has put more strains on the group's ability to meet all of its commitments.
King Charles III will set off on the Royal Family's biggest world tour in history to mark the start of his reign.
The King will visit Australia, New Zealand and several Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean.
The monarch is reported to be planning various domestic and foreign trips by himself, leaving Queen Consort Camilla to attend to her personal projects at home.A two year-long tour of the globe will introduce the new King to the world and 'extend a hand of friendship and support', according to royal sources.King Charles could visit as many nations as Queen Elizabeth did in the 1970s, when she travelled to 52 Commonwealth countries and 21 others to mark her Silver Jubilee. Buckingham Palace is said to be considering trips to Australia and Canada 'as soon as possible'. The King is also enthusiastic to visit at least a dozen other nations where he is the monarch. He has already visited 45 of the 56 Commonwealth countries while Prince of Wales - many on several occasions. The King is reported to be 'acutely aware' that many of the Caribbean countries will be contemplating becoming republics during his visits. Charles and Camilla could make their first state visit to South Africa as early as next month as preparations are made for their arrival. v