Overview

• Prince William is developing a blueprint for a slimmed-down monarchy that would leave Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children without working royal roles.
• Insiders say he plans to strip HRH titles from his estranged brother’s family under a “tidy-up” of the royal household.
• Prince Harry has urged that Archie and Lilibet retain their HRH styles so they may choose official duties as adults.
• William’s relationship with Harry has soured to the point that the brothers no longer speak; Harry still hopes to reconcile with his father, King Charles III, who is battling cancer.
• The overhaul also targets Prince Andrew, whom William views as a liability and intends to bar from future public royal responsibilities.