Prince William planning ‘sweeping reforms’ to the royal family when he takes throne — including stripping titles

But according to new reports, the Prince of Wales may be preparing to cut through the royal establishment with surprising force once he becomes king.

When King William V eventually leaves Westminster Abbey, he may be ready to trim back titles, staff, and even palaces with the enthusiasm of an overexcited trainee arborist. Almost nothing appears off-limits.

Titles on the Line

The most dramatic move on his reported reform list involves stripping titles from several non-working royals. Prince Harry and Meghan, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie are among those who could lose their HRHs and princely styles. According to Tom Sykes of the Daily Beast and The Royalist Substack, the Sussexes may also be set to lose their dukedom entirely.

These sweeping changes form part of a broader plan for “sweeping reforms” that could reach everyone from Prince Harry to staffers who pour tea at Balmoral’s visitor center.

For months, Sykes has reported that power has increasingly shifted toward William since King Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis in early 2024. A friend of the prince even claimed: “Charles is weak. William is anything but weak.”