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In a candid interview with actor Eugene Levy for Apple TV+'s "The Reluctant Traveller," Prince William revealed plans for change once he ascends to the throne. The Prince of Wales expressed his comfort and excitement about change, stating it was on his agenda. He emphasised making necessary adjustments without fear while maintaining that they wouldn't be overly radical.

 

The conversation took place during a tour of Windsor Castle, where Prince William arrived on an electric scooter. He shared insights on how to balance respect for tradition with modern relevance in the monarchy. Highlighting the need to question tradition, he stressed the importance of ensuring the monarchy remains impactful and fit for purpose.

 

Prince William and Levy were accompanied by the family dog, Orla, as they discussed various topics, including family life and media intrusion. The Prince opened up about coping with familial challenges, particularly with his father and wife dealing with health issues. The informal tone continued over drinks at a local pub where family conversations were explored, revealing the Prince's approach to providing a secure environment for his children.

 

Though the discussion didn't cover relations with Prince Harry, William reflected on his childhood under media scrutiny. He hopes to avoid past practices that affected him and his brother. Levy later expressed surprise at the Prince's openness, noting the surreal nature of their exchange. As they concluded, William expressed pride in his family's resilience and the future he aims to build for his son.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Prince William plans to introduce thoughtful changes to the monarchy.
• The prince values tradition but questions its current relevance.
• Family resilience and open communication are pivotal for the Prince.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-10-03

 

 

On 10/3/2025 at 10:04 AM, webfact said:

ensuring the monarchy remains impactful and fit for purpose

For what?

Who needs a King.

Go to work and earn your living !

13 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

For what?

Who needs a King.

Go to work and earn your living !

He probably works far harder then you have ever done. There is NO retirement date for a King or a Queen.

 

For example his grandmother was still working in her 90s, and YOU?

 

Imagine being told what to wear, what to say or not say, where to go and what to do for the whole of your working life until you die.

 

Imagine having to listen to idiots like Starmer, Johnson and Truss once a week, having to be pleasant to people like Trump and Macron on state visits.

 

A cruel and unusual punishment.

 

It IS possible, not to take the job, though I can only remember one king in the history of the UK ever doing that, and that was Edward VIII in 1936.

31 minutes ago, billd766 said:

He probably works far harder then you have ever done. There is NO retirement date for a King or a Queen.

 

For example his grandmother was still working in her 90s, and YOU?

 

Imagine being told what to wear, what to say or not say, where to go and what to do for the whole of your working life until you die.

 

Imagine having to listen to idiots like Starmer, Johnson and Truss once a week, having to be pleasant to people like Trump and Macron on state visits.

 

A cruel and unusual punishment.

 

It IS possible, not to take the job, though I can only remember one king in the history of the UK ever doing that, and that was Edward VIII in 1936.

When the prince (ling) was working last time?

He's a decision maker?

Any responsibility?

You don't mean shaking hands and smiling, do you?

What does he earns for living?

1 hour ago, billd766 said:

He probably works far harder then you have ever done. There is NO retirement date for a King or a Queen.

 

For example his grandmother was still working in her 90s, and YOU?

 

Imagine being told what to wear, what to say or not say, where to go and what to do for the whole of your working life until you die.

 

Imagine having to listen to idiots like Starmer, Johnson and Truss once a week, having to be pleasant to people like Trump and Macron on state visits.

 

A cruel and unusual punishment.

 

It IS possible, not to take the job, though I can only remember one king in the history of the UK ever doing that, and that was Edward VIII in 1936.

Maybe, one day, Brits could have an English monarch, the first since King Harold. They have had, since Harold,  kings or queens who have been, amongst others, Norman French,  Scottish Stuarts, Welsh Tudors, Dutch Orange and German Saxe-Coburgs Gotha.

Oh, he's going o become a Muslim, is he? Otherwise, I can't imagine any serious changes.

1 hour ago, billd766 said:

He probably works far harder then you have ever done. There is NO retirement date for a King or a Queen.

 

For example his grandmother was still working in her 90s, and YOU?

 

Imagine being told what to wear, what to say or not say, where to go and what to do for the whole of your working life until you die.

 

Imagine having to listen to idiots like Starmer, Johnson and Truss once a week, having to be pleasant to people like Trump and Macron on state visits.

 

A cruel and unusual punishment.

 

It IS possible, not to take the job, though I can only remember one king in the history of the UK ever doing that, and that was Edward VIII in 1936.

A lot of assumption and nonsense.

Maybe you can answer my question concerning his "work" and earning his living.

To shake hands with somebody you're calling work? You wouldn't tell me that, will you🎉?

A quick question... If Prince Harry were to kill King Charles, Prince William, and all his children, would he then become King? And if so, could he then be prosecuted for doing so? After all, that's the way it has been done in the past for hundreds of years. 

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

For what?

Who needs a King.

Go to work and earn your living !

 

My interest in something like the 'monarchy' was killed in 1997. 

6 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

A quick question... If Prince Harry were to kill King Charles, Prince William, and all his children, would he then become King? And if so, could he then be prosecuted for doing so? After all, that's the way it has been done in the past for hundreds of years. 

 

Are you serious? You know of course, that the real power has shifted away from the King... 

4 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

13 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

A quick question... If Prince Harry were to kill King Charles, Prince William, and all his children, would he then become King? And if so, could he then be prosecuted for doing so? After all, that's the way it has been done in the past for hundreds of years. 

 

Are you serious? You know of course, that the real power has shifted away from the King... 

Yes, I did post my question above seriously. I'm not a UK citizen, so I'm not familiar with the differences in how royalty is treated compared to the common citizen. 

2 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

 I'm not familiar with the differences in how royalty is treated compared to the common citizen. 

 

 

But you are familiar with the fact that there is a difference?

1 minute ago, WDSmart said:

Yes, I did post my question above seriously. I'm not a UK citizen, so I'm not familiar with the differences in how royalty is treated compared to the common citizen. 

 

Neither am I, but I was told that Lords and Ladies had certain privileges. That was back then when they had rights to become members of the House of Lords... But no, the King (or other members of the Royal Familiy) cannot just go around and kill people... 😆 

27 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

A quick question... If Prince Harry were to kill King Charles, Prince William, and all his children, would he then become King? And if so, could he then be prosecuted for doing so? After all, that's the way it has been done in the past for hundreds of years. 

The monarch is immune from prosecution, but Parliament can force him/her to abdicate. This would then make him/her liable for their crime.

On 10/3/2025 at 4:04 AM, webfact said:

........Prince William arrived on an electric scooter..........

No, he arrived by road with usual security and on arrival switched to a crappy electric scooter to be videoed riding around the quad to the meeting point. Choreographed entry.

1 hour ago, hotandsticky said:

1 hour ago, WDSmart said:

 I'm not familiar with the differences in how royalty is treated compared to the common citizen. 

 

 

But you are familiar with the fact that there is a difference?

I am, but I don't know how the legal system would apply to a King as opposed to a common man. 

1 hour ago, StayinThailand2much said:

 

Neither am I, but I was told that Lords and Ladies had certain privileges. That was back then when they had rights to become members of the House of Lords... But no, the King (or other members of the Royal Familiy) cannot just go around and kill people... 😆 

But the question I asked was not just about a royal killing people. It was about a royal who killed fellow royals so he could become King. That has happened in the past, right?

King Billy will bring out some thoughtful changes starting with Harry

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

A lot of assumption and nonsense.

Maybe you can answer my question concerning his "work" and earning his living.

To shake hands with somebody you're calling work? You wouldn't tell me that, will you🎉?

I might be able to if you had bothered to say what work you do.

 

So you believe that all the King does is shake hands with people.

 

How sad you are.

Just now, billd766 said:

I might be able to if you had bothered to say what work you do.

 

So you believe that all the King does is shake hands with people.

 

How sad you are.

Well, what else then? For what is he necessary? 

Instead of calling me "sad" please answer my question.......if you can? Can't you?

3 hours ago, WDSmart said:

Yes, I did post my question above seriously. I'm not a UK citizen, so I'm not familiar with the differences in how royalty is treated compared to the common citizen. 

Well theoretically Harry would be charged with Regicide (The killing of a King and again in theory, he could/would be executed). I think that the last Regicide in the UK was that of Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland back in 1660.

 

The AI overview (Not generated by me)  says

 

The last "Regicide" in the UK, meaning someone who participated in the execution of a king, is considered to be John Cook, who was executed on October 16, 1660, after the restoration of the monarchy. Cook was a lawyer who prosecuted King Charles I and was executed for high treason by the restored royalists

49 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, what else then? For what is he necessary? 

Instead of calling me "sad" please answer my question.......if you can? Can't you?

Let us look at it from another angle.

You are Irish, I understand.

What does the President of The Republic of Ireland do?

3 hours ago, WDSmart said:

But the question I asked was not just about a royal killing people. It was about a royal who killed fellow royals so he could become King. That has happened in the past, right?

 

So, by your definition, royals are no people? 😆 

He should take his ginger bro back to uk we are sick of him and the valley girl 

 

trump should have deported him already for the drugs he took in the book

 

terrible how they disrespected the queen horrible couple 

 

 

There is an important difference between  'to rule' and 'to reign', of which some people are unaware.

1 hour ago, JAG said:

Let us look at it from another angle.

You are Irish, I understand.

What does the President of The Republic of Ireland do?

No, 5555 that's not the same. A King is a greeting clown, available 24/7, granted money to spend (far too much), no real job to earn money with, owning properties and land what they robbed some years ago from their citizens. Higgins, the Irish President, was born in my home town Limerick and studied in US. He had to earn his living by work

10 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

For what?

Who needs a King.

Go to work and earn your living !

Yes, right, monarchy nonsense was ok hundreds of years ago, but who needs it in the 21st century. A few people dressed up like clowns in a play, trying to look serious. Who needs it.  Charley Windsor, needs someone to wipe his ass after he has a <deleted>. Someone to help him dress. Like a story of someone on bad drugs.   Kick them out, and turn the UK into a modern republic.  It's way overdue, 

5 hours ago, wombat said:

King Billy will bring out some thoughtful changes starting with Harry

Harry is probably the best bloke for the job, that's if the way way outdated clown like monarchy continues, instead of just dying a natural death. He seems to understand normal life more than the stuffed up, dressed like clowns, that the rest of them are.

2 hours ago, pl8lad said:

Yes, right, monarchy nonsense was ok hundreds of years ago, but who needs it in the 21st century. A few people dressed up like clowns in a play, trying to look serious. Who needs it.  Charley Windsor, needs someone to wipe his ass after he has a <deleted>. Someone to help him dress. Like a story of someone on bad drugs.   Kick them out, and turn the UK into a modern republic.  It's way overdue, 

Does that apply to los as well?

12 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

When the prince (ling) was working last time?

He's a decision maker?

Any responsibility?

You don't mean shaking hands and smiling, do you?

What does he earns for living?

When he was finishing saving lives as a Helicopter Pilot Newbee. How many lives have you saved ?. Prince Harry was on Active duty in Helmand Newbee were you ?. The only reason William was refused to fly in Afgahn was a future king could not put put in Danger. Your only jealouse of our Monarchy.