Princess Anne says slimmed-down monarchy 'doesn't sound like a good idea' in sit-down interview ahead of Coronation
Princess Anne also defended the monarchy's place in society amid concerns the royal family is suffering from a dip in popularity.
She said: "We don't, in many respects, need to deal with it [a drop in people wanting the monarchy to continue], not least of all because it is the monarch that is the key to this and the constitution that underpins the monarchy."Princess Anne with her brother King Charles.
"I think so often we get the chance to see communities and the people who do things really well and are very generous with their time in a way that, if you look at the media, you tend not to get that impression." Princess Anne also discussed what she expects from her brother's time as King, saying he has had 'quite a bit of practice' and that he was "committed" to public service and that would "remain true".
The royal joked: "Well, you know what you're getting because he's been practicing for a bit, and I don't think he'll change."
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