Overview

• In a rare Apple TV+ appearance and a People profile, William said he embraces change for the Crown, stressing updates he views as necessary rather than radical.
• A palace-linked source described his future model as more accessible and approachable, echoing William’s own comments about questioning traditions for impact.
• Citing his and Prince Harry’s upbringing, William pledged to resist intrusive press tactics to protect his children and referenced his brother only once on air.
• William said 2024 was the hardest year of his life and reported that Princess Catherine’s recovery is progressing in the right way, adding pride in how his family coped.
• Advisers and historians, including Jason Knauf and Robert Lacey, framed his stance as continuity with modernization, while unverified tabloid claims of a Charles–William communication breakdown remain disputed.