GB News presenters Anne Diamond and Mark White were left speechless after historian Rafe Heydel-Mankoo made a startling prediction about the future of the monarchy. The British Royal Family is currently navigating a series of high-profile issues, including the financial security surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's residence and his recent arrest, strained relations with Prince Harry, among other challenges including security and health. Prince William is next in line to the throne and is believed to be following in his father's footsteps with a 'slimmed-down monarchy,' as the historian suggested the Prince of Wales may shock the royals.
Prince William's Future Plans
Anne Diamond commented: 'Prince William, of course, future king is planning for the future. A slightly more laidback attitude towards modern life.' Rafe agreed, saying: 'Yes. I think we're going to see a huge change in the type of monarchy we have when he comes to the throne.'
Abdication Prediction
The GB News guest believes Prince William will abdicate to 'give the next generation a chance' at taking the throne at a younger age. Rafe stated: 'We can see King Charles is very much his mother's son in a way that you wouldn't necessarily be able to say about Prince William, who I think will have a very different idea of what it is to be a monarch. I personally think Prince William will be the first monarch to abdicate.' He claimed the Prince of Wales may give up the throne in his seventies to allow the next generation to come to the throne early.
Viewer Reactions
Viewers were left divided over the historian's comments. One X user wrote: 'William is years from taking the throne. He would not burden George by giving him the crown when he is young.' Another penned: 'Good lord the chap's not king yet - give him a break.' A third added: 'Don't count on it.' William, the Prince of Wales and eldest son of Charles III and Princess Diana, is the heir apparent to the British throne.
