Future King William will rule, motivated by ‘ultra-liberalism’
Prince William is preparing to inherit a monarchy rooted in centuries of tradition, royal insiders said RadarOnline.com the future king is shaping a much more modern institution – one deeply influenced by concerns about the future, environmental issues and the rapidly changing world his children will inherit.
The Prince of Wales, 43, has taken on more and more senior responsibilities as King Charles III, 77, continues cancer treatment.
According to royal observers and former palace figures, William’s vision was shaped by growing up during a period of unprecedented technological, social and environmental change.
These influences are expected to play a major role in how he approaches the throne when the time comes.
William and his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, 44, are also said to be planning a monarchy that is more accountable, more responsive to younger generations and more focused on family life than in previous royal eras.
A source familiar with the discussions surrounding William’s future government told us: ‘He is very concerned about the state of the world his children will inherit. Environmental issues weigh heavily on him, and he sees them as one of the defining challenges of the century.’
Another royal insider said: ‘Some traditionalists would describe William’s views as ultra-liberal and mired in madness compared to previous generations of traditionalist royals. But he believes the monarchy should engage with modern issues rather than separate itself from them, especially when it comes to younger people.”
The insiders’ comments echo observations from royal reporter Russell Myers’ recent biography: William and Catherine: The New Age of Monarchy, The Inside Storywhich explores how William’s generation influenced his vision of the future of the Crown.
Referring to William’s view, Myers wrote: “A former courtier provided an intriguing insight into the importance to the heir of modernizing the monarchy.”
According to Myers, the former courtier argued that William’s millennial background had fundamentally shaped his worldview.
The source said William’s millennial identity “has guided his principles, perhaps even before college.”
They added: “Look at most millennials – their world has changed faster than any other generation, the birth of the internet, social media, everyone is rushing, the world is literally on fire no matter which way you turn.”
That generational perspective has also become clear in William’s public behavior.
Unlike previous generations of senior royals, he has shown a willingness to relax certain conventions, regularly posing for selfies with members of the public and appearing with his children at contemporary cultural events, including Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
Myers also states that William and Catherine plan to build on Charles’ efforts to streamline the royal family.
He said they have a “completely different vision of the monarchy,” and the couple believes “the monarchy should be accountable, should speak to the younger generation, not only at home, but also abroad.”
The reporter suggested that William is determined to ensure that the institution is seen as relevant and transparent at a time when public expectations have changed dramatically.
Myers added: “It also has to create a system that works for the people, and what they have certainly tried to do is get family life in order and then work on the public profile, and that is very, very different from how the monarchy was structured generations earlier.”
Another palace source said: “William understands that future kings will be judged differently to past monarchs. He believes the institution must evolve if it is to maintain public support for decades to come.”
