Queen expects Princes Will and Harry to step up

AS PRINCE Philip prepares to retire, the Queen has reportedly told William and Harry to stop baring their souls and be more like their grandfather.

The Queen has reportedly told Prince William and Prince Harry to stop “soul-baring” and be more stately like their grandfather. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

THE Queen has reportedly told Prince William and Prince Harry to stop “soul-baring” and be more stately like their grandfather.

As Prince Philip prepares to retire, the Queen has suggested that the younger royals should place more emphasis on state duties, reports The Sun.

Both Princes William and Harry have spoken out recently about their struggle of coming to terms with the death of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales as part of the Heads Together mental health campaign.

Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, will stop carrying out public engagements this autumn, Buckingham Palace announced on May 4, 2017. Picture: Getty

A royal source told the Sunday Times: “As successful as that campaign was, it might be that soul-baring isn’t what Buckingham Palace is looking for.

“The direct impact [of Prince Philip‘s retirement] will be that the Cambridges will be expected to step up and undertake more state business and do less of their campaign work.”

Buckingham Palace confirmed the Duke of Edinburgh, who turns 96 next month, will no longer attend public engagements after 70 years of loyal service.

In this file photo Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leave London's St. Paul's Cathedral. Picture: AP.

The Queen called an unexpected meeting with all senior staff and aides to announce the news.

A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has decided that he will no longer carry out public engagements from the autumn of this year. In taking this decision, The Duke has the full support of The Queen.

“Prince Philip will attend previously scheduled engagements between now and August, both individually and accompanying The Queen.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Picture: Getty.

Thereafter, The Duke will not be accepting new invitations for visits and engagements, although he may still choose to attend certain public events from time to time.

“The Duke of Edinburgh is Patron, President or a member of over 780 organisations, with which he will continue to be associated, although he will no longer play an active role by attending engagements.

“Her Majesty will continue to carry out a full program of official engagements with the support of members of the Royal Family.”

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge cheer on runners as they signal the start of the 2017 London Marathon on April 23, 2017 in London. Picture: Getty.

The article first published in The Sun.

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