Prince William under pressure as future King: 'Huge burden'

The royal insiders have claimed that pressure has mounted on Prince William as future king as the Prince of Wales is preparing to inherit the throne amid the challenges confronting the monarchy.

King Charles is facing growing calls to abdicate and give the throne to Prince William, which have placed huge pressure on the future king as he prepares for the responsibilities of kingship.

According to a report by the Radar Online, the royal insiders have claimed, "There are times when the enormity of what lies ahead for William really starts to press on him."

"Preparing to become king is always a huge burden, but the current climate surrounding the monarchy has made that weight feel even heavier."

The close confidant continued the accumulation of controversies and public scrutiny swamping the royal family has occasionally left Prince William visibly under strain.

"People who are familiar with what is going on behind the scenes say there have been periods where the constant stream of controversies, public scrutiny and institutional pressures have visibly affected him," the source said.

The Prince of Wales appears acutely aware of the scale of responsibility awaiting him as the future king.

Prince William understands that the expectations placed on him are enormous and that he will ‘eventually inherit an institution under intense examination’.

The people around William say that ‘awareness can sometimes make the path ahead feel daunting’, particularly when the royal family is dealing with multiple crises at the same time.