
As the heir apparent, Prince William already has some influence within the Royal Family. Following King Charles's cancer diagnosis in 2024, the Prince of Wales was required to take the lead, becoming more of a figurehead for the monarchy. And when he does eventually become king, William will likely make some major changes, according to a royal expert.
Former Vanity Fair editor and royal biographer Tina Brown discussed Prince William during an appearance on The New York Times's podcast, "The Interview" (via the Daily Beast). Referencing Prince William's opinions on the ex-Prince Andrew scandal, Brown explained, "I think he's just dying to clean house, actually."