Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- The Buckingham Palace balcony at this year's Trooping the Colour highlighted a growing issue for the monarchy, showcasing only senior working royals, the Wales children, and a single additional family member. Consequently, the royal household is facing a shortage of active members to meet official demands, signaling long-term structural challenges.

In 2025, just 10 working royals carried the bulk of official duties, completing 2,459 engagements, a significant decline from 2018 when 16 royals undertook nearly 4,000 events. The reduction reflects capacity constraints rather than commitment, emphasizing the limited pool of available royals.

Demographic factors exacerbate the situation, with the average age of working ...