London [UK], February 24: Prince William is reportedly quietly preparing sweeping changes to the monarchy, moving toward a more transparent and accountable model of government, Mirror reported on February 22.
According to sources, Prince William is determined to help King Charles III restore public trust, amid controversies surrounding the British royal family related to the sexual misconduct scandal of former Prince Andrew.
In his first public appearance since former Prince Andrew was arrested and questioned for 11 hours on the morning of February 19th in connection with allegations of misconduct, Prince William immediately began quietly developing a comprehensive reform plan for the monarchy. Sources reveal that Prince William's long-term goal is to operate the British Royal Family within a business-like structure to enhance public accountability.
Towards a 'commercialization' model of the royal family.
The February 19th arrest of Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, on charges of allegedly transferring classified information to his notorious billionaire friend Jeffrey Epstein, has raised questions about whether the monarchy is still relevant in the modern era.
Earlier, the King had declared that "the law must be enforced," and Buckingham Palace would cooperate with the police, providing all necessary records and documents to assist in the investigation.
According to emails released by the US Department of Justice, officers from the Metropolitan Police (UK) were instructed to provide security for a dinner party at Jeffrey Epstein's New York home, which was also attended by Andrew. This information further increased pressure for reform.
Royal sources say Prince William fully supports cooperating with the investigation and is ready to stand alongside the King in every necessary step to address the matter.
According to a source close to the matter, William wants to reduce the power of behind-the-scenes advisors, who for decades have been criticized for being too focused on protecting the institution's reputation rather than promoting transparency.
The source said: "There is a clear recognition that the issues surrounding Andrew have affected public trust. Prince William is highly focused and determined to help the King restore that trust in the long term."
William once shared his vision of change for the better in an interview with Canadian actress Eugene Levy on the series Reluctant Traveler . He emphasized that he is not afraid of change and even embraces it.
Another source said: "He wants to ensure the institution remains aligned with his mission and is particularly concerned about the relationship between the royal family and the public."
The Prince and Princess of Wales are believed to strongly support the King's decision to comply with all police investigations, and also support the government's moves to remove Andrew from the line of succession. However, any changes would require legislation from Parliament and the consensus of the 14 Commonwealth nations sharing the same head of state, and would only be considered after the criminal investigations are concluded.
William's vision for reform is believed to reflect the model he and his wife have implemented at the Royal Foundation - which has a Chief Executive position and a modern governance structure, differing from the traditional way the British Royal Family has operated for decades.
Upon taking over the Duchy of Cornwall after his father's coronation, William also demonstrated a decisive approach. According to sources close to him, he wanted to conduct a thorough review of the organization's operations and question all existing procedures.
"Accountability is a core element in everything the Prince and Princess do. They aspire to a modern monarchy, known for its positive values and a driving force for change in the common good," the source said.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
