“They want to be avatars of change. They don't want the monarchy to become so hidebound that it collapses from its own weight. At the same time, they respect tradition and history and aren't about to throw the baby out with the bathwater. They are secure enough now to know they can rewrite the rules when it comes to publicity, pressure and palace expectations.”

Christopher Andersen · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-03

Andersen said the Prince and Princess of Wales want to be avatars of change while respecting tradition and history.