In a candid interview ahead of King Charles III's coronation on May 6, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, shared her thoughts on her brother's impending reign, the necessary shift in the royal family's support, and the monarchy's future.

Speaking to Adrienne Arsenault, chief correspondent of CBC News, at St. James Palace in London, Princess Anne noted that King Charles III's dedication to his level of service should remain constant as he has been preparing for the role all his life. She said, "Well, you know what you're getting because he's been practicing for a bit, and I don't think he'll change. You know, he is committed to his own level of service, and that will remain true."

As the British public prepares to transition from Queen Elizabeth II's long reign to King Charles III's, Princess Anne acknowledged the importance of the royal family adapting their support. "For the rest of us, it's more a question of, OK, we have to shift the way we support. And that's what we need to do."

Speculations about a "slimmed down" monarchy and reduced royal staffing under King Charles III's rule have emerged. Addressing these claims, Princess Anne expressed skepticism, stating, "I'm not quite sure what else we can do."

The Princess Royal also shared her perspective on the ongoing discussions about the monarchy's relevance and how the royals address this issue. She emphasized the monarchy's role in providing long-term stability within the constitution, a difficult achievement by other means.

Princess Anne further explained the royal family's position, stating, "We, as a family, see ourselves there to support that role. What we do, we hope, contributes to the monarchy in the way which it can convey continuity, of not just interest but of service, of understanding, the way that people of communities want to live their life." She believes that the monarchy serves as a long-term focus for service.

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony attended by 2,000 guests and officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Princess Anne will serve as the Gold-Stick-in-Waiting, a primarily ceremonial role that involves traveling on horseback behind the newly crowned King and Queen. Historically, this position was equivalent to the monarch's bodyguard or "close protection officer."