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Real reason James, Earl of Wessex 'won't be a working royal' - and who he'll look to for inspiration

EXCLUSIVE: With the number of working royals running thin on the ground, a leading expert has revealed why teenage James, Earl of Wessex is unlikely to be asked to step up

But, with the King and the Princess of Wales both taking a step back following struggles with their health, the Royal Family has been spread very thin on the ground in recent weeks. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's son, James, Earl of Wessex, 16, is not likely to be asked to step up in the future (Image: 2007 Max Mumby/Indigo) Read MoreRelated Articles Zara and Mike Tindall's 'memorable' trip to Iceland before tragedy struck Read MoreRelated Articles Real reason Lady Louise Windsor won't take on role as working royal as Charles and William fear for monarchy's future

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