Prince William speaks candidly about family, fatherhood and his vision for a more modern monarchy — a shift insiders say is not a critique of King Charles.

Prince Louis could one day become the Duke of York after his great-uncle Prince Andrew formally surrendered the title amid ongoing fallout from his ties to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Speaking on behalf of Slots Temple, Grant Harrold—who worked as a butler to King Charles at Highgrove House between 2004 and 2011—explains why Prince William opted against a ring, but Prince Harry wears one. "Prince William’s decision to not wear a wedding ring is just down to personal choice, it’s not a royal tradition or rule," he explains.

Prince Andrew’s title is gone and his limpet-like grip on a gilded royal life hangs by a thread as the already beleaguered monarchy — mired in poor health and family feuds — is facing

Princess Charlotte may be just ten years old, but royal experts believe she could have an extraordinary influence on the monarchy's future.

The next 38 royals in line for the British throne after King Charles are Prince William, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's babies Archie and Lilibet, and some bachelors.