Royal commentators predict that Prince George will introduce significant changes to royal traditions, continuing the trend of slimming down the monarchy and making it less formal. If he forgoes military service, as suggested, he would break from family precedent.
Prince George is expected to introduce significant changes to royal traditions when he eventually becomes King, according to royal commentators. Simon Vigar and Richard Kay have remarked that the 10-year-old prince will likely continue the trend of slimming down the monarchy, a movement initiated by his grandfather, King Charles III. This includes making the royal family less formal and potentially foregoing military service, a long-standing royal tradition.
Vigar noted that Prince George, the first future king born to a “commoner” mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales, symbolizes a considerable break from royal conventions. Kay suggested that George’s reign could make the British monarchy more akin to those in mainland Europe, emphasizing a shift from the traditional, empire-founded monarchy to an institution befitting a modern, smaller nation.
Prince George would break from family precedent if he does not serve in the military, a tradition upheld by his father, Prince William, his uncle, Prince Harry, and forebears including King Charles III.
