Overview

• Prince William intends to delegate his royal racing responsibilities to cousin Zara Tindall when he ascends the throne due to his lack of enthusiasm for the sport.
• He recognizes the significance of Royal Ascot and the Sandringham stud but plans a less hands-on involvement than past monarchs.
• Senior working royals such as the Duke of Kent, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and Princess Anne are expected to scale back their duties over the coming years.
• Non-working family members including Mike Tindall, Peter Phillips, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are being considered for more prominent roles.
• Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, are set to assume increased senior responsibilities under William’s modernization blueprint.