Don’t get me wrong: William in a top hat and under a brolly (as they refer to umbrellas in the U.K.) is great fun. But even his demeanor changed with his royal cousins by his side. I hope someone at Buckingham Palace is taking note.
Of course, royal protocol ultimately dictates what’s possible here. In the past, Beatrice, Eugenie and Zara have all popped up at royal occasions as non-working members of the family with the understanding that they are still representatives of the institution and, every so often, duty calls.
But wouldn’t it be nice if more of a part-time arrangement could be procured? Back in 2019 and into 2020, that flexibility didn’t exist for Harry and Meghan—but we all know from that situation, there are some royal lessons that could (and should!) be learned.