Prince William Signals Monarchy Modernisation Plans

Prince William told actor Eugene Levy on Apple TV+'s The Reluctant Traveller that "change is on my agenda — change for good," signalling he intends to modernise the monarchy while preserving valuable tradition. He said he wants to "question things more" and to "own" the role, promising not to be "overly radical" but to pursue reforms that keep the institution relevant and impactful, warning that history can become "a weight and an anchor." William described 2024 as his hardest year after cancer diagnoses for the Princess of Wales and King Charles and stressed protecting his children — who do not have mobile phones — from intrusive media scrutiny. He has already signalled a willingness to alter ceremonial practice, having refused the traditional investiture in 2022. The interview mixed light moments — arriving on an electric scooter, walking Windsor grounds and sharing a pub pint — with frank reflections on parenting, duty and creating a Britain his son Prince George will be proud to inherit.