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King Charles has been tipped to reduce the number of working royals to minimise the cost taxpayers face to keep the monarchy going.

King Charles III will seek to leave a stronger institution for Prince William by maximising efforts to make the Royal Family limber and “up to date”, according to Charles Rae. The royal photographer argued His Majesty is aware he has a comparatively shorter time on the throne than his mother and suggested he will leave his mark. The King has long been tipped to cut down on the number of working members of the Royal Family to curb costs and make the institution more functional.

Rae said: “Charles in effect has a much shorter time than his mother to adapt and develop to his new role.

However, I believe he will try to bring the monarchy up to date, especially in not having so many hangers-on.

“I also believe he will continue with his duty to show the UK in the best possible light around the world.”

The royal photographer suggested the King had previously hoped to include the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the main royal line-up, taking on engagements on his behalf.

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Rae continued: “One thing that is a pity is that if the fallout had not happened, then Harry and Meghan would have been cornerstones in the new slimmed-down monarchy.

Their positions have been filled with great ease by Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex.

“I think it was always the wish for the Royal Family to have the Sussexes play a key role.”