Under a new proposal by the Conservative Party, the children of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, are expected to undertake a year of National Service when they each turn 18. This initiative, as unveiled by a high-ranking official, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, would involve the young royals either joining the military or engaging in community volunteering as part of a broader plan introduced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of the upcoming election. “National Service programs across the globe have demonstrated their immense value to the youth,” stated the UK Prime Minister on Sunday.
This proposed policy mandates that all 18-year-olds engage in a year of paid military service or commit to unpaid community service one weekend per month. The Conservative Party’s announcement has ignited significant discussion at the onset of the election campaign. In response to inquiries about whether young royals with responsibilities would be exempt, Trevelyan informed Sky News that a Royal Commission would decide specifics.
Trevelyan emphasized, “The Prime Minister has made it clear that this initiative would apply to the majority of our young people, our 18-year-olds, as a compulsory aspect of their ongoing education and path to adulthood.”
Should this program be implemented, Prince George, currently 10, would be the first of the Wales family to participate, joining in July 2031 when he turns 18. Princess Charlotte, now 9, would follow in 2032, and Prince Louis, aged 6, would undertake National Service in 2035. This policy would also affect other royal children, including those of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, as well as the 16-year-old son of Prince Edward.