After Queen Elizabeth II's passing last year, Prince William and Kate Middleton officially assumed the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales. With King Charles III's coronation in May 2023, they face greater responsibilities as part of the monarchy.

Recent reports highlight concerns about the reduced number of engagements undertaken by Prince William and Kate Middleton and their potential impact on the monarchy. According to figures published by Gert's Royal Website, Kate Middleton has completed 45 solo engagements and 40 joint ones with Prince William this year.

Royal expert Daniela Elser pointed out that last year, the overall engagements undertaken by the monarchy decreased by 30% from pre-pandemic levels, the lowest in a year since 1983, excluding the COVID and lockdown years. Elser questioned when Prince William and Kate Middleton would step up to fulfill their royal duties.

Elser also mentioned that while the couple focuses on big-picture projects like Earthshot and Early Years, they appear less willing to engage in traditional royal outings, which have been a significant part of royal life for generations.

The vast difference in the number of patronages taken on by Prince William compared to King Charles III also raised concerns. Buckingham Palace may face significant backlash if they remove hundreds of organizations from their patronage books.

The comments made by the royal expert highlight the potential challenges the monarchy may face if the workload of Prince William and Kate Middleton remains limited. Figures show that this year, both royals are on track to complete a similar number of engagements as in 2019, raising questions about their future contributions to the monarchy.