King Charles III summoned Prince William to a private summit to thrash out plans for the next year – including a tour around the Commonwealth in the autumn
The King has declared the end of the “transitional year” for the Royal Family, heralding a new era in the lead-up to the first anniversary of the late queen’s death.
Following the summer break, in which Charles summoned his son and heir, William, to a private summit to thrash out plans for the next year, he has filled his diary with engagements around the country. His Majesty also has an eagerly awaited State Visit to France planned and will mark his first tour of the Commonwealth with a visit to Kenya in the autumn.
He has also agreed to a request from the Foreign Office for a landmark visit to Canada next year, one of the 14 British realms and at least two other European countries as the government seeks to strengthen ties with our nearest neighbours post Brexit.
A programme has been designed for the 74-year-old monarch to be supported by the Prince and Princess of Wales, as they finally look to expand their work around the world on behalf of the Royal Family. Royal sources suggest future king William has grown “frustrated” at not being able to make plans for his new role until his father decided on what his next steps were.