Royals

Prince William wants ‘internal’ change in monarchy, unlike King Charles

Prince William has tonal sense of modernisation when it comes to monarchy, says an expert

Published April 24, 2026
Make us preferred on Google

Prince William is not as bright as his father, King Charles, says an expert.

The Prince of Wales who is currently waiting to be the next King, is not as radical and forward as His Majesty.

Advertisement

Speaking about the father-son duo, expert Robert Hardman tells Marie Claire: “He is, I would say, as happy as I've ever seen him,”

The expert then goes onto brand William “very much a family man.”

“He talks about change, but I think the sort of change he has in mind will be sort of internal. It might be sort of tonal,” Hardman says of William.

“I don't think he's instinctively radical whereas his father, I think, was,” Hardman says.

“I mean, you look at when Charles was William's age now, he was constantly making speeches complaining about the state of architecture, education, heritage, pollution...he was a very outspoken heir to the throne.”

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.
Share this story: