Royal family's 2025 strategy revealed after challenging year

2025 plans for the royal family have been significantly impacted after a challenging 2024.

King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Princess of Wales all faced health battles in 2024, which caused shifts to their schedule and plans for this year.

Speaking with Mirror royal expert Dr. Tessa Dunlop suggested that the monarchy may take a more reserved approach in 2025.

“Less clear is exactly how this downsized monarchy will present itself. William alluded to Kate joining him on trips in 2025, but with young children and the Princess of Wales still managing a phased return to work, think more European pop-over than full-scale headline tour,” Tessa told the outlet.

She went on to say that King and Queen’s health issues may also limit their travel this year, saying, “Charles and Camilla are likewise compromised. Australia, billed as a ‘tonic’ for the ailing King, felled his wife; the 77-year-old Queen returned to Britain and succumbed to nasty chest infection that morphed into pneumonia, knocking her out for weeks.”

“So far the King and Queen’s only overseas fixture in 2025 is a visit to Rome (inherited from the Waleses who pulled out last spring).”

Additionally, Tessa suggested that “pressure might be relieved” if Charles, Camilla, William and Kate travelled as a four; a partnership that would allow Italy to benefit from the Royal Family's only glamorous player.”

However, she also called Kate a “the shiniest jewel in the Windsors' crown” adding that “Last year's highlights were all hers: Trooping, Wimbledon, Armistice, Christmas at the Abbey. It is a lot of pressure for one woman.”