Prince William is reportedly keen to follow in King Charles’s footsteps and work towards a more streamlined monarchy, an expert has stated.

Prince William’s major plans for the Royal Family could meet with some serious resistance from a senior member, as one royal commentator believes the heir is keen to slim down the working monarchy, as his father King Charles is doing.

The Daily Mail’s Richard Eden said he had been informed by inside sources that William is looking towards a more European model of monarchy, similar to those of Sweden or Denmark.

Mr Eden quoted a source who claimed that “when the older members of the family retire, His Royal Highness won’t be inviting anyone else to become working royals”.

He added: “It remains to be seen if he will even want his two younger children [Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis] to be working royals.”

William, his wife Princess Kate, Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh are currently the only four working royals under the age of 70.

When William and Kate become King and Queen it is likely the numbers of working royals will be even further reduced, with only Prince George seemingly guaranteed for royal duties.

The insider clarified: “This is what William wants. He sees the small European monarchies as the model for the future.”