Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie face calls to be stripped of their honor

There is historical precedent for such reforms. In 1917, King George V issued Letters Patent limiting the title of Prince or Princess to the children of the sovereign and the children of the monarch’s sons.

Queen Elizabeth II updated the rules in 2012 to include the children of the Prince of Wales’ eldest son.

Royal historians suggest a new Letters Patent could further reduce the ranks and clarify the distinction between working members of the royal family and private family members.

Sources also suggest that the future King William and working members of the royal family could be required to increase transparency, including publishing their finances, tax contributions and a public register of charitable interests – measures that could reduce perceptions of privilege and abuse of influence.

A palace insider claimed: “There is a strong push to make the monarchy more responsible. Titles are not merely symbolic – they carry responsibilities. Reducing them is part of a wider effort to modernize the institution.”

As the debate grows, the future of Beatrice and Eugenie’s royal status is unclear, and experts suggest similar reforms could impact other non-working royals who benefit from their birthright without performing official duties.