New royal couple could take over Beckham’s throne and act as a focus of young Britain

PRINCE WILLIAM and Kate Middleton have sparked a “new generation revival” of the monarchy and could end up replacing celebrities like the Beckhams, according to one royal historian.

Hugo Vickers predicted the prince and his former flatmate could prove to be an alternative focus for young people. The writer described how it would be Miss Middleton’s “duty” to produce an heir and keep her husband happy.

“Obviously the first thing that happens is that Prince William is like a figure on a chess board — a king creates a queen,” Mr Vickers said.