The Welsh family have travelled to Balmoral Estate in Scotland for their annual royal holiday, making the trip particularly significant as it is Catherine's first since her health problems. Talk of modernisation has been prevalent during this reign, with the King favouring gradual changes. The Prince of Wales is said to be keen to make sweeping changes, which some believe could create tension between him and the heir apparent.

According to a trusted source, one topic at the royal summit is expected to be the role of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the royal family over the next decade. Their upcoming trip to Canada is also expected to be discussed, along with discussions about their titles and positions. If Harry loses his princely title, it could affect Archie and Lilibet, although they will retain their title as Earl of Dumbarton while their parents are known simply as Mr and Mrs. In a recent announcement, King Charles II honoured Princess Catherine by appointing her as a Knight Royal of the Order of the Royal Cross, a brand new title.

Prince William was also given the title, a position previously held by King Charles. While many royal enthusiasts have celebrated Catherine's recognition, others have expressed concern that the new titles and honours may simply serve as a distraction from more pressing matters, especially given reports that the King's health may still be a serious concern despite efforts to downplay his condition. Both he and his daughter-in-law, along with William, have stepped back from most royal duties, leaving other royals to work on their responsibilities.

Continued concerns about the monarch's health may have influenced Catherine's new attitude, with sources saying that although Charles was in good control of his progress, he was still unwell. His engagements were noted to be shorter and more carefully scheduled, sometimes arriving at the last minute by helicopter before retreating home. King Charles became the oldest monarch to ascend the British throne at the age of 73. William and Catherine would therefore be in their sixties when they took up their roles as king and queen, with the couple being styled Prince and Princess of Wales but never formally crowned.

As King Charles had been invested as Prince of Wales 55 years earlier, a ceremony for William and Catherine would be a dramatic marketing move for the royal family and could symbolise a recovery after a challenging five years. It also created a moment of unity without complicated emotional overtones, allowing for an event like the investiture of the new Prince and Princess of Wales. King Charles announced that Catherine and William would now be known as the Prince and Princess of Wales, marking the transfer of power to the couple previously known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.