Princess Anne makes big statement ahead of King Charles coronation

King Charles III's sister, The Princess Royal - doesn't think that it is a great idea to slim down the monarchy.

The 74-year-old King has famously emphasised a "slimmed-down" monarchy, aiming to have fewer senior working royals, But his only sister, Princess Anne, doesn't think that's a great idea.

The Princess Royal - in a rare TV interview ahead of the coronation - shared her opinion on the royal family's future, saying it 'doesn't sound like a good idea' to slim down the monarchy.

In chat with the Canadian channel CBC News, she said "it is a moment" to have discussions about relevancy.

The interviewer raised the idea of a slimmed-down monarchy and said it is difficult to imagine how the 72-year-old princess would have the time to take on more work.

Princess Anne replied: "Well, I think the 'slimmed-down' [monarchy] was said in a day when there were a few more people around to make that seem like a justifiable comment."

She added: "It changes a bit. I mean, it doesn't sound like a good idea from where I'm standing, I have to say. I'm not quite sure what else, you know, we can do."