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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Prince William Might "Hand Over" One Important Royal Duty to a Close Relative When He Becomes King

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Prince William is the heir apparent, meaning he'll become monarch following King Charles's death. Reports have suggested Prince William is already preparing for his future on the throne. Meanwhile, experts have speculated regarding who will support the Prince of Wales when he becomes king. Now, one royal expert has suggested that one of Prince William's relatives might be in line for a significant responsibility.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond spoke to the Mirror about the royal relatives Prince William is most likely to turn to once he's king. "There will be so many demands on his time when he is king...that he might hand over racing matters to Zara Tindall," Bond explained. "Like her mother, she lives and breathes horses; she's also extremely glamorous and well-liked and it would be a perfect fit."

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