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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Jadie Troy-Pryde

Why Princess Charlotte Is Likely to Become a Working Royal – but Prince Louis Isn’t

Prince Louis of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour on June 15, 2024 in London, England. .

Royal traditions and customs have changed over the years, and the Prince and Princess of Wales have been known to rip up the royal rule book - particularly when it comes to how they parent their three young children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. William and Kate have reportedly worked hard to ensure that their little ones have some semblance of a 'normal' childhood, it is becoming more apparent that George's royal path is markedly different to those of his siblings. For example, following his recent birthday the young royal will now travel without his family, and according to insiders the 12 year old is already preparing for his future role as King.

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' future roles have been less clear. While some have suggested that Charlotte will inherit an important title, the evolving nature of the British monarchy means that Louis may not become a working royal at all. Historically, siblings of the monarch have automatically taken on roles within the fold; the late Queen Elizabeth II's sister, Princess Margaret, was a working royal, and King Charles' sister, Princess Anne, is one of the most respected members of the family today. However, this could all change in the coming decades.

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