Overview

• Prince William has hired Mishcon de Reya, the law firm that represented his late mother, Princess Diana, during her 1996 divorce from King Charles III.
• This decision ends the royal family's decades-long relationship with Harbottle & Lewis, signaling a significant shift in royal legal representation.
• Anthony Julius, deputy chairman of Mishcon de Reya and Diana's divorce attorney, will now represent William and his family, reflecting a personal connection to Diana's legacy.
• The move is widely interpreted as a deliberate effort by William to modernize the monarchy and differentiate his leadership style from that of his father, King Charles III.
• Reports indicate the decision has caused internal tensions, particularly with Gerrard Tyrrell, a trusted adviser to King Charles and partner at Harbottle & Lewis.