ARCHIE and Lilibet could one day get called into action as the Royal Family “is hanging on by a thread”, an expert claims.
Prince Harry’s children now call the US home, but they can’t be denied their connection to Britain and the monarchy.
And royal expert Phil Dampier says this is something that may come into effect as the years go on.
In recent months other royals have been asked to step up when King Charles and Princess Kate were out of action – and their spouses cared for them.
One expert said Princess Anne was the “glue” holding the Royal Family together, as she was called in to take the reigns at times.
And while the King is now “supercharging” his schedule as he returns to his royal duties, Phil said this may not be the last time members are pulled up.
Speaking to royal editor Matt Wilkinson for The Sun’s Royal Exclusive Show, the commentator said the Firm is “hanging on by a thread”.
He said this could see Archie, five, and Lilibet, who turns three tomorrow, called in to help.
Phil added that as they children get older, they may start quizzing their parents on why they don’t have a relationship with their dad’s side of the family.
The expert told the show: “The fact they are still seventh and eighth in line to the thrown is quite extraordinary really and you never know one day they might be called into action.
“They might move up the scale.
“It’s all hanging a bit by a thread and I think when they get older they’re going to start asking questions and say ‘how did it come to this? That we haven’t got a relationship with our grandparents or the Royal Family’.”
Earlier this year another expert spoke about how other royals had to step up while the King and Kate were out action.
Both key royals were currently absent from their duties – with Prince William also taking a step back to care for his wife and kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
With three major firm members “falling off the top”” this week”, people were questioning who will show up for engagements.
When the King ascended to the throne, he made Princess Anne and King Edward councillors of state – replacing Prince Harry and Andrew after they stepped down from their working posts.
Councillors of state are picked to carry out duties on behalf of the King if he is ever ill or abroad.
King Charles’ cancer treatment timeline
February 5
Less than a month after Charles’ procedure for an enlarged prostate was revealed, the palace confirmed he had an unspecified cancer.
The statement added that Charles had already begun a “schedule of regular treatments” and was under advice to step back from “public-facing duties”.
February 21
Charles met PM Rishi Sunak for the first time since his diagnosis for a private audience at the palace.
Earlier the same day he’d attended the monthly meeting of the Privy Council.
He was also pictured in his office reading cards and messages sent by well-wishers as he continued his treatment.
March 28
Charles made his first public remarks post-diagnosis.
In a pre-recorded clip shared at the Royal Maundy Service, he said it was “a great sadness” that he was unable to attend in person.
March 31
On Easter Sunday, the King and Camilla were spotted attending a service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.
April 26
The palace said Charles – after a “period of treatment and recuperation” – would return to public-facing duties and is gearing up to host Japanese royals in June.
April 30
He visited a cancer treatment centre with Camilla in his first public royal duty since his diagnosis.
May 13
During a visit to the Army Flying Museum in Hampshire, Charles spoke with British military veteran Aaron Mapplebeck who had also undergone chemo.
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