. “She can be relied on for complete discretion and unconditional love. Anne is wise, intelligent, incredibly plugged into the modern United Kingdom. She understands completely who and what has shaped him and is eager for him to succeed: for the sake of their beloved mum and dad and for country and Commonwealth.”
However, the famously no-nonsense, hard-working Anne, is none too keen on Charles’ plans for a slimmed-down monarchy, telling the CBC it was originally proposed “when there were a few more people around,” i.e. a few more working royals.
She added: “It doesn’t sound like a good idea from where I’m standing, I would say. I’m not quite sure what else we can do.” In the interview, Anne was also asked how she thought her brother would act as king. She replied: “You know what you’re getting because he’s been practicing for a bit, and I don’t think he’ll change.”
And neither, one senses, will Princess Anne.
