The only "drastic change" The Queen is about to do now, says the initiates
Be prepared to see less and less of this royal, according to the sources of the palace.
One of the most relocated and heartbreaking images ofPrince Philip funeral Saturday was the view ofQueen Elizabeth Sitting alone with his head in the almost empty chapel of Saint-George's as the coffin of his husband took her in front of her. Due to the restrictions of Covid, His Majesty was socially distant from his family, most of whom sat in clusters of their wives. The symbolism of the moment was a powerful and surprising reminder that the queen alone represents the stability andStability of the monarchy last 63 years, while his children and grandchildren had to come together formodernize the institution to preserve it.
Although it is always strong at age 94, the queen appeared vulnerable and a slower stage that usually when she emerged from the Royal Bentley who heated her and one of her ladies while waiting for the funeral. It was in a severe contrast with the strength and resolution of which it was long. His most confidence counselor, the Duke of Edinburgh, often offered his support and advice so that no one else can; Now, Her Majesty has no longer "strength and stay"By his side.
But in addition to being a personal loss deeply felt for the queen and her family,Passage of Prince Philip Is a moment of watershed for the monarchy as a historic era of Windsor's house ends and another begins. With her husband left, there is a major change that Her Majesty plans to do. Read it to find out what it is, and for more information on the most spoken members of the family, checkThe only Harry & Meghan thing must do now that Philip is dead, sources say.
The Queen will take over his responsibilities.
According to a palace source, she is now a widow, the queen plans a step she believes it needs to make sure there is a sense of consistency with the crown. "The Queen takes care of a major change in his life. Her Majesty had been preparing at that time for some time and will now delegate more and more responsibilities to the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge," a declared the initiate. "She made no trip abroad for a while, and everything inShe kept two commitments Until a few days after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, we can see less than she and more Charles andPrince William Perform tasks she delegated to them. This could be something of a drastic change for the British people and some family members, but it has already started to grow gradually. "
But that does not mean that the queen has planned to abdicate.Robert Lacey, a historic consultant for NetflixThe crown, RecountThe independent The plans of the platinum jubilee of next year are underway and constitute an indication of the determination of Her Majesty to continue. "WhileThe queen could go back a bit And we will see more Prince Charles and Prince William doing representation work ... The queen will remain very firmly the queen, "said Lacey.
And for knowing who was not initially on the good side of Her Majesty, discover itThe only thing the queen did not like about Kate early, says insider.
Prince Charles is now the patriarch of "the company".
Prince Charles was the only member of the royal familyVisit Philip During her stay at the University of February, making the round trip of 200 km from his house, Highgrove House, to Gloucestershire to King Edward VII Hospital in London in a day. Although it is not known what they discussed during the visit, the prince seemed helpless to leave. After the 30 minute stay at his father at his father's bedside, the prince emerged from the hospital with tears in his eyes, according to some reports.
Charles and his father had a difficult relationship when he was growing up and things become more controversial during the prince's marriage ofprincess dianaBut they had become quite close in recent years. With Philippe Party, Charles is now the patriarch of "the company". Although his status within the institution has not changed, his role in the family certainly has. The queen will build even more on Charles during this difficult transition.
The prince firstsupposed a more important leadership roleafterPrince Andrew's Maintenance of the disastrous BBC when he led the discussions with Queen and William, which finally resulted in the loss of his royal role and patronages of Andrew.
In the week before the funeral, it has been reportedAndrew believed He could ride a kind of return. A Palace Insider saidBetter life,"Any type of public role of Andrew is out of the question. The Prince of Wales would never allow this to happen."
And for more than Charles Trusted, checkThe only sense of William and Charles "underestimated" Harry, says initiated.
The queen is determined to keep the family together.
Although they are separated by their cousinPierre PhillipsDuring the procession, many were made because William andPrince Harry weresaw talking and walking together After Philip's funeral. Although it may have been that the brothers decided to put their differences aside for the moment being in honor of their grandfather, much hope they are moving towardsa kind of permanent reconciliation. But it will take time for the deep wounds on both sides to be healed.
Prince Philippe wanted his grandsons to end their quarrel and, as he always said: "Continue. "A royal initiate saidBetter life"Can the queen consider slowing down, but she will never give up her belief that William and Harry will be reconciled. She lost the love of her life - and is determined to keep the family together."
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Charles takes the lead to heal the francs of the family.
Charles taking on the role of the patriarch could not come at a more divided moment within the family. Just like Philippe governed Royals's family life, Charles assumed that this role while being involved in a deep conflict. Charles and William have become closer toPrince Harry departure withDuchess Meghan In North America, but its relationship with the Duke of Sussex is quite tense.
During the explosive maintenance of sussexes withOPRAH WINFREY, which included allegations of racism of the family, Harry said he felt "dropped" by his father who, reportedly, had cut him financially and hadstopped taking his calls for a while. Now Charles must heal his own fault with Harry while finding a way to bring his sons together. "The Prince of Wales wants to reconcile with Harry and see him reconcile with William" a told sourceBetter life. "He understands that the future of the monarchy depends on it." And for more what needs to be done for the good of the crown, checkThe only thing William must do to save the monarchy, say insiders.
Diane Clehane is a reporter based in New York and author ofImagine Diana andDiana: the secrets of his style.