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Prince William Uses Apple TV+ Interview to Map a Measured Vision for the Monarchy

His remarks center on family hardship shaping duty.

Overview

  • In an episode of The Reluctant Traveler that premiered October 3 on Apple TV+, William spoke with host Eugene Levy during a visit to Windsor.
  • He said he misses Queen Elizabeth II and called her absence a significant change for the family, describing Windsor as a lasting reflection of her presence.
  • He characterized 2023–24 as the toughest period of his life due to cancer diagnoses for Princess Catherine and King Charles III.
  • He reaffirmed a firm stance on protecting his children’s privacy, citing damaging media intrusions he witnessed in his youth and rejecting a return to those past practices.
  • He said he is not in a hurry to be king, favors incremental reform over radical change, and wants his public work to make Prince George proud.