Overview

• In The Reluctant Traveler, William said “change is on my agenda,” framing future reforms as necessary yet not radical.
• He questioned whether traditions remain fit for purpose and, according to reporting that cites a palace source, plans to review how ceremonies are conducted while preserving their core.
• He described 2024 as the most difficult year of his life due to cancer diagnoses for Catherine and King Charles, detailing the strain of balancing duty with care.
• He stressed protecting his children’s privacy and reducing the kind of early media exposure he and his brother Harry experienced.
• He said the family is moving in a positive direction, noting Catherine’s remission announced in January 2025 and expressing pride in both her and his father.