Roya Nikkhah, royalty expert The Sunday Times, talk to William’s close friends to make a portrait of the prince. Among the conversations, a friend of the brothers said he believed the comment was “out of place,” referring to the expression the Duke of Cambridge was trapped, mostly because he doesn’t see it that way.
“He has an established path and is fully accepting his role. He is largely the grandson of Elizabeth II in this sense of duty and service,” the close friend said.
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Since a long time, Prince William has taken a step forward in the British monarchy, now close to Queen Elizabeth turning 95 years old and with no plans to abdicate, but with the intention of taking on a less active role within the family. According to a survey conducted by YouGov, Despite the interview with Oprah, William’s popularity rose one place below the sovereign.
As for his relationship with Queen Elizabeth, she has become closer and closer: “The queen sees it and values her opinion,” her friends said.
Regarding his situation with Prince Charles, William is “more aligned than ever.” “Over the years there were tensions imposed by the system: money, work, competition, Diana,” reflected one of William’s friends with whom he spoke The Sunday Times.