We need more royals

King Charles has been respectfully silent on any plans he might have to shake up the monarchy. Courtiers have spent years reminding anyone who asks that the topic is painful to him, signalling the passing of his ‘beloved’ mother.

The only concrete proposed ‘reform’ that has leaked out over the years is the suggestion that as King, Charles intends to slim down the Royal Family. These plans badly misunderstand the public appetite for royalty: our new King should instead seek to increase the number of working royals. Don’t listen to sneering liberals, the Great British Public love a royal turning up to town.

The royals have huge pulling power. When it comes to cutting ribbons and shaking hands, it’s a royal the people want, not a town mayor or local radio celeb. The King is down at least two Princes and one Duchess.