Prince William Rethinking Royal Patronages After Prince Andrew's Case

Prince William is believed to have taken a keen interest in new research that appears to support his long-held doubts about the effectiveness of the Royal Family's patronage system.

According to reports, the Prince of Wales has shown what insiders describe as a 'forensic interest' in findings published by the research organization Giving Evidence.

The study found that when Prince Andrew was ordered to give up his royal patronages, the charities involved experienced little to no financial impact.

A source speaking to Daily Mail claimed that Prince William sees this data as potentially relevant to the broader system of royal patronage. William has previously expressed a desire to focus his efforts on a limited number of causes where he can make a 'real and measurable difference,' rather than adopting the traditional model of holding numerous symbolic roles.

The insider revealed that the Prince believes this research 'could be applied across the board' to reassess the system.

They added that the conventional setup often provides little more than 'garden party invitations, the occasional royal visit, and a slim chance of an honor like an MBE - benefits that may have minimal influence on actual fundraising or charity outcomes.

Giving Evidence analyzed the financial records of 35 charities before and after Prince Andrew stepped down from his duties in 2019, following his controversial Newsnight interview about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The analysis found negligible financial differences in the charities' performance post his resignation.

According to the source: The News International.