Although she is not a full-time working royal, Princess Beatrice, 37, is one of the only blood-born princesses of her generation and remains ninth in the line of succession. She has maintained a career in the private sector and is often mentioned as someone who could take on royal duties if needed.

Rising Likelihood of Title Removal

Speculation about William moving forward with these plans intensified after Prince Andrew “gave up” the York Dukedom. While Andrew stated that he voluntarily stopped using the title, it is widely believed the decision was pushed by Prince William.

This change also affected Sarah Ferguson, who consequently lost her courtesy title of Duchess of York, marking a significant shift after years of internal family disputes.

A Shift in Royal Tradition

Historically, even family members involved in controversy, such as Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, retained their titles. If William proceeds, it would align with decisions made by other royal families in Europe.

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe notably removed the titles of several grandchildren to streamline the monarchy. William is believed to admire the approach taken by Scandinavian monarchs, particularly Denmark’s King Frederik and Queen Mary, and may be looking to apply a similar model during his reign.