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As King Charles continues his battle with cancer, his heir, Prince William, is preparing to become the next monarch – and no one will stand in his way.
British royal expert Hilary Fordwich made the claim, saying the Prince of Wales felt the future of the Firm hung over his head.
“Prince William is devoted to duty, as instilled in him by Queen Elizabeth II, who trained him every Sunday in royal duties,” Fordwich told Fox News Digital. “He is also under enormous generational pressure as the rise in public popularity of the monarchy is at an all-time high for both him and Princess Catherine.”
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Prince William, the eldest son of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana, is the heir to the British throne. (Andrew Parsons/Kensington Palace via Getty Images)
Fordwich also said that Prince Harry and Prince Andrew “fear his wrath”.
Harry’s ‘Spare’ fest, with his scathing accusations against the royal family, particularly his insulting of the Princess of Wales, was the ‘last straw’, as William told those around him, Fordwich claimed.
She noted that William feels he and his wife have been “bitterly attacked” by Harry. How for the disgraced Duke of York, William believes he “put the family at risk” because of his controversial relationship with late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
From left: Prince Andrew, Prince Harry and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, at the annual Remembrance Sunday service on November 12, 2017. in London, England. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
“As a millennial, he will not and cannot risk public interactions with disastrous family members who simply distract from his public duties,” Fordwich added.
Fordwich’s claims came shortly after the sources said In connection that the father of three is refusing to make decisions about the future of the monarchy.
“It’s no secret that anyone who pushes away from him will be shown the door instantly,” said a palace insider. “He doesn’t want to take any nonsense and is said to be well on his way to becoming the toughest ruler the family has ever seen.”
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Prince William, Prince of Wales, touches the St. Edward’s Crown on his father’s head during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. in London, England. (Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Sources also claimed that William has “never been more influential” than he has been in recent months. The 42-year-old does not shy away from “making decisions that he believes will benefit the Crown in the long term,” they said.
“I speak to people close to him who say he is very difficult to work with and relentless in his pursuits,” royal expert Ian Pelham Turner said. “He doesn’t suffer fools gladly.”
“King Charles is often said to have a very difficult time making decisions, especially about his two sons and how to behave with Harry,” said Pelham Turner. “William is much more open, like his grandfather Prince Philipwho would push people out of the way if they stood in front of him. . . . He is extremely ambitious.”
King Charles III and Kate Middleton were diagnosed with cancer in 2024. (Karwai Tang/Getty Images)
British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that William is determined to restore the monarchy’s reputation. The past year has been “tough” for the prince, he admitted, due to his family’s health.
Both Charles and his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton were diagnosed with cancer in 2024. In September, the Princess of Wales announced that she had finished chemotherapy.
“Prince William is very aware that the royal family has taken a hit over the past few years, with members of his family creating unnecessary chaos, family illness and negative noise around the royal finances,” Chard explained.
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Prince Harry’s relationship with his older brother Prince William is said to be non-existent. (Getty Images)
“The last year has been the hardest of his life,” she said. “However, he has emerged with new energy and focus. Prince William is a very confident family man. He is also reimagining his role as the future heir to the throne. With his renewed relaxed image, he continues to help people with charitable services using his platform for the greater good.”
“He supports King Charles by regularly carrying out state and national duties,” Chard continued. “He surprisingly took to the role like a duck to water, taking center stage at every event.
“His future royal role is already approaching. However, he does not believe that all of his father’s principles are gospel. He is for himself and wants to show the monarchy a more modern, comprehensive face.”
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Sources have claimed to In Touch that William is ‘grabbing’ more power from King Charles.
But experts told Fox News Digital that the king is happy to let his eldest son take the reins.
British royal expert Hilary Fordwich said King Charles was “relieved and delighted” that Prince William had “taken such a dutiful, devoted approach to the monarchy”. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
“King Charles is understood to be relieved and delighted that Prince William has taken such a dutiful and devoted approach to the monarchy,” Fordwich said. “He is not the playboy of many past Princes of Wales, his ancestors, who did not take the role seriously and/or engaged in debauchery seriously.”
Sources believe that with the 76-year-old king continuing treatment for cancer, William has admitted that “his time to rule will come sooner rather than later”.
Chard said William’s goal is to improve the family’s image.
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Prince Andrew has tried to keep a low profile after his controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came to light. (Steve Parsons/Getty Images)
“He makes strategic decisions that benefit the crown,” Chard said. “He values loyalty and will not allow anyone else to further tarnish the family name. Sussex and Prince Andrew, and in fact anyone who crosses the line will be kept at a distance.’
“Prince William is currently working to eliminate unnecessary spending by the royal family and achieve sustainability in general,” Chard shared. “The sovereign grant should increase by almost $56 million.
“The royal family has to show value for (that) money. He is alerted by the fact that the public is demanding more financial transparency. Prince William demonstrates strength of character as he steers an ever-evolving monarchy into clear waters.”
Prince William was tutored by Queen Elizabeth II. England’s longest-reigning monarch died in 2022 at the age of 96. (Jeff Pugh/Getty Images)
Fordwich added that William wants to be seen as a “hands-on” king who is making a positive difference in Britain. His philanthropy and causes – from mental health to environmental protection – have given hints of the kind of monarch he could one day become.
“You can look at the projects he’s been leaning towards so far, like the Earthshot Prize, his goal to reduce homelessness within five years … and other programs around mental health issues,” Fordwich said.
Prince William, Prince of Wales, in Cape Town, South Africa, on November 7, 2024. During his visit, the Prince of Wales attended the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards and participated in various environmental initiatives. (Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Images)
William previously shared that he and his 43-year-old wife are “committed to service.”
“For us, it’s not telling people what to do,” he said. “It’s about serving and supporting them in the way they think is best.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
