muriel
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IMHO this is obviously something that both brothers believe is important to better understand the public they will be serving in the future.
One thing I've come to realize in my time here is that although there's a lot of yellow journalism and places like the Daily Mail where the norm in the comment section tends to lean towards the royals being "spongers" and "whiners" and a mass of other negative connotations, is that the Firm is a well run family business and their business is to support and serve the people. Nothing is left to chance and they very much look to the future and plan as such to keep the monarchy relevant and productive in today's world and they're doing it by example.
Its often been said that actions speak louder than words. To me, seeing the younger royals finding their own ways and means of supporting and serving the people such as Will's work with SAR and now as an air ambulance pilot, Harry's service in the armed forces and championing his wounded comrades and Kate not only wishing to be a hands on full time mother, but also championing various areas where the welfare of children needs attention and then all three of them joining together in a foundation that unites so many causes and so many people for the greater good. To me, these *are* royal duties and in the long run will not only keep the up and coming younger royals in touch with the people, but also keep the people in touch with the future of the monarchy and see that those that represent the Crown are much much more than ribbon cutters or troop inspectors or marionettes to hang gongs on and that they actively strive to serve.
For now, those that actively do the work that appears in the court circular have things in good order and if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Charles had to establish what his role as The Prince of Wales was. Now its Will and Harry's time to find their own paths.
I could not agree more with you. The BRF appears to be a well run machine, and matters are thought through in some detail. Not all of this may be apparent to us, but that is part of a well thought through approach. What engagements and patronages taken on by whom have all been carefully considered. If W, C & H are seen less has been sanctioned by HM and the PoW. Similarly the decision to not offer on-going royal roles to the York girls would have been carefully considered.
I also agree that William, Catherine & Harry are starting to carve out roles for themselves, just as Prince Charles did c40 years ago.