As the future King, Prince William has a huge amount of influence within the Royal Family. According to a royal biographer, the Prince of Wales developed "protective instincts" early on, and remains "determined to break the cycle of misery" he experienced as a child. But William's royal role hasn't always been obvious.
In the new book, William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story, royal expert Russell Myers suggested that the prince experienced some growing pains when it came to finding a place for himself within the family. After leaving his RAF search and rescue pilot role in 2013, Prince William reportedly struggled to find a new direction.
