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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Prince William Is Preparing for Kingship With a "Strong Personal Core" and Dignified Values, Says Royal Source

Prince William kneeling and putting his hand on an elderly woman's shoulder .

As Prince William wraps up a busy period of traveling for the Earthshot Prize and attending Remembrance events, palace sources are reflecting on how the Prince of Wales is preparing for his life as King. The Prince of Wales, who joined King Charles and Queen Camilla for a VJ Day reception on Tuesday, November 11, showed the public a glimpse of the future as he knelt down and held hands with World War II veterans.

"William has a strong personal core," a royal source told People in this week's issue. Displaying a warm, hands-on touch during the VJ Day event, the Prince of Wales showed the type of monarch he wants to become. It's a leader the royal insider says is focused on values "such as constancy, consistency, steadiness and a safe place for the country to reach out to."

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