Overview

• Prince William plans a thorough review of Buckingham Palace staff and processes to create a leaner royal household.
• He aims to modernize the monarchy by scrutinizing costs, focusing on impact and ensuring value for money.
• His coronation is set to diverge sharply from his father’s in 2023 with a trimmed service and the removal of the homage to the people.
• The future king is debating whether to wear the Imperial State Crown or forego traditional regalia to enhance relevance.
• His reform agenda follows what he described as the hardest year, supporting both his wife and father through cancer diagnoses.