In an interview conducted six years ago, Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles III, made a surprising statement.
He revealed that none of the royals aspire to be King or Queen, but would willingly embrace the responsibilities when the time comes. The Duke of Sussex also opened up about his personal struggles within the monarchy during a candid conversation with journalist and author Angela Levin.
During the 2017 interview, Harry expressed his belief that the monarchy would need to undergo changes following the eventual passing of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
He asserted that no member of the Royal Family desires the throne, but they are all committed to ensuring the longevity of the monarchy and upholding its values.
As reported by the Daily Mail, Harry stated to Levin, "We want to make sure the monarchy lasts and are passionate about what it stands for. We feel that the British public and the whole world needs institutions like this, but it can't go on as it has done under the Queen.
There will be changes and pressure to get them right. Things are moving so fast, especially because of social media, so we are involved in modernizing the monarchy."
In addition, Harry expressed concerns about the future perception of the royal family, fearing that they could be seen merely as a group of celebrities. These remarks were made in an interview prior to his engagement to Meghan.
Two years after sharing his predictions about the future of the monarchy, Prince Harry and Meghan made the decision to step down as senior working members of the royal family and relocated to the United States in 2020.
