
As the heir apparent, Prince William is already preparing for his eventual reign. When his dad King Charles dies, the Prince of Wales will become the monarch. Needless to say, William faces a huge amount of responsibility. Now, a royal expert has discussed the ways in which William's late mother, Princess Diana, might influence her eldest son's future role.
Writing for the Daily Mail, A. N. Wilson reflected on Prince William's appearance at the Duchess of Kent's funeral on Sept. 16. "He gave the impression of bearing the burden of the world on his shoulders," Wilson wrote.