Prince William may have to take on more royal responsibilities in the future, even though his father, King Charles, is known for his “strong work ethic.”

King Charles, now 76, became monarch in September 2022 after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years.

Last year, the king was diagnosed with cancer and temporarily stepped back from some of his duties to focus on treatment. Since then, he has been balancing royal commitments with ongoing medical care, including a few overseas trips.

However, a former royal staffer suggests that as the king continues to age, his workload might shift — potentially leading to Prince William stepping up even more.

Prince William Likely to Take on More Royal Duties as King Charles Ages

Jack Stooks, who once served as King Charles’s senior gardener at Highgrove, has spoken about potential changes in the royal workload.

This comes as King Charles and Queen Camilla head to Canada for a short two-day trip. While there, the King will officially open Canada’s Parliament — something a monarch has only done once before, when Queen Elizabeth II did it back in 1957.

Speaking on behalf of Genting Casino, Jack said: “Charles is known for his strong work ethic and dedication to royal responsibilities. He regularly travels for royal engagements. Queen Camilla isn’t too fond of flying, but once they arrive, they tend to settle in comfortably.

“Their recent visit to Italy showed them laughing and enjoying time together. Travelling clearly keeps their spirits up. Still, as Charles continues to age, he may gradually start to slow down, just as the late Queen did.

“In time, Prince William is expected to step up and take on more.”