Prince William Under Fire To Modernise Monarchy: Disney-Style Ceremonies Face Backlash
/ Jun 25, 2025, 11:55AM IST
Is Prince William about to break royal tradition in a way that shocks the monarchy? Sources close to the palace reveal whispers that the future king is being urged to scrap the age-old, extravagant coronation ceremony, a ritual critics are calling "Disney-style pageantry." With rising public scrutiny over monarchy spending and a shifting cultural tide, insiders suggest William may lean toward a modern, minimalist coronation that distances itself from opulent displays like the billion-dollar crown and historic regalia.
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