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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince William Is Aiming for a "Diana Reboot of the Monarchy" When He Becomes King, Per Royal Author
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. When Prince William ascends the throne one day, insiders say he won't just be continuing the legacy of his father, King Charles, or his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth—he'll be reshaping the monarchy with his own bold vision. Focusing on less talk and more action, the Prince of Wales intends to prioritize projects and events that drive actual change versus cutting ribbons. According to royal author Edward White, it's a blend of Princess Diana and the late Queen in terms of philosophy. White, who wrote Dianaworld: An Obsession, recently told the Mirror that the late princess was keen to bring Prince William up in a way that would help keep the Royal Family relevant. But in doing so, the Prince of Wales developed his own strategy that also pays tribute to his late mother. "Diana said that she was trying to raise a future king that would ensure the monarchy survived into the 21st century—and William is trying to do a Diana reboot of the monarchy, combining the best of his mother and his grandmother," he told the media outlet. View Deal Like his mother, Prince William is passionate about the issue of homelessness, and last year, released the ITV documentary Prince William: We Can End Homelessness. In the program, he talked about his mother brought him to shelters, revealing that as an adult, he struggles with "not doing more." "I've spent enough time learning and listening to what people have been through that I feel almost guilty every time I leave," he admitted. As King, William seems determined to change the narrative around shaking hands and making appearances versus being able to help in a more concrete way—much like Diana did. "She seemed to think that if she wasn't taking the most extreme course of action to remedy a problem, then she wasn't actually taking any action at all," White told the Mirror. As for Prince William, "I've often heard him say, 'There's been too much talk about that. We need to see some action,'" said William Hague, who works with the Prince of Wales on the Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife initiative (via the Times). Princess Diana was open about her thoughts and feelings in a way the public hadn't seen before with royalty, and while speaking to journalists in South Africa during his 2024 Earthshot Prize trip, William said he wants to make the monarchy feel more relatable to the younger generation. "I can only describe what I'm trying to do and that's trying to do it differently and I'm trying to do it for my generation," he said. "I'm doing it with maybe a smaller r in the royal, if you like, that's maybe a better way of saying it."
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Robert Irwin on Prince William: 'An environmental hero'
Robert Irwin says he loved getting the chance to work with Prince William and share their mutual passion for conservation. The 21-year-old Australian recently teamed up with the heir to the British throne after he was was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize. "I think Prince William has been such an amazing person to work with, and there is such an incredible synergy between what he does and who he is and who we are," he told UsWeekly. "It's all about conservation." ""I think it's wonderful that someone so influential - that has such a fantastic platform - is using that to really better our environment," he said. "He is a true environmental hero, and so working with him has been a great privilege." Irwin insists that everyone needs to "prioritise" the environment, saying William is "at the forefront" of that movement. "We've definitely compared a lot of notes in the conservation space," he said. "We need to prioritise taking care of our natural world. And he's really at the forefront of that. "And plus, he's just a great guy. When you have a conversation with him, he's the most lovely, intelligent person to talk to and is just so easygoing, so much fun. "And I love working with him. He's a really, really, really good guy." Robert Irwin says he loved getting the chance to work with Prince William and share their mutual passion for conservation. The 21-year-old Australian recently teamed up with the heir to the British throne after he was was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize. "I think Prince William has been such an amazing person to work with, and there is such an incredible synergy between what he does and who he is and who we are," he told UsWeekly. "It's all about conservation." ""I think it's wonderful that someone so influential - that has such a fantastic platform - is using that to really better our environment," he said. "He is a true environmental hero, and so working with him has been a great privilege." Irwin insists that everyone needs to "prioritise" the environment, saying William is "at the forefront" of that movement. "We've definitely compared a lot of notes in the conservation space," he said. "We need to prioritise taking care of our natural world. And he's really at the forefront of that. "And plus, he's just a great guy. When you have a conversation with him, he's the most lovely, intelligent person to talk to and is just so easygoing, so much fun. "And I love working with him. He's a really, really, really good guy." Robert Irwin says he loved getting the chance to work with Prince William and share their mutual passion for conservation. The 21-year-old Australian recently teamed up with the heir to the British throne after he was was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize. "I think Prince William has been such an amazing person to work with, and there is such an incredible synergy between what he does and who he is and who we are," he told UsWeekly. "It's all about conservation." ""I think it's wonderful that someone so influential - that has such a fantastic platform - is using that to really better our environment," he said. "He is a true environmental hero, and so working with him has been a great privilege." Irwin insists that everyone needs to "prioritise" the environment, saying William is "at the forefront" of that movement. "We've definitely compared a lot of notes in the conservation space," he said. "We need to prioritise taking care of our natural world. And he's really at the forefront of that. "And plus, he's just a great guy. When you have a conversation with him, he's the most lovely, intelligent person to talk to and is just so easygoing, so much fun. "And I love working with him. He's a really, really, really good guy." Robert Irwin says he loved getting the chance to work with Prince William and share their mutual passion for conservation. The 21-year-old Australian recently teamed up with the heir to the British throne after he was was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize. "I think Prince William has been such an amazing person to work with, and there is such an incredible synergy between what he does and who he is and who we are," he told UsWeekly. "It's all about conservation." ""I think it's wonderful that someone so influential - that has such a fantastic platform - is using that to really better our environment," he said. "He is a true environmental hero, and so working with him has been a great privilege." Irwin insists that everyone needs to "prioritise" the environment, saying William is "at the forefront" of that movement. "We've definitely compared a lot of notes in the conservation space," he said. "We need to prioritise taking care of our natural world. And he's really at the forefront of that. "And plus, he's just a great guy. When you have a conversation with him, he's the most lovely, intelligent person to talk to and is just so easygoing, so much fun. "And I love working with him. He's a really, really, really good guy."
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Robert Irwin reveals what he REALLY thinks of Prince William after working together
Robert Irwin has revealed what Prince William is really like after the pair teamed up for a major environmental initiative last year. The 21-year-old conservationist was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' prestigious Earthshot Prize, which is awarded annually to five people in recognition of their services to environmentalism. In an interview with Us Weekl y, the reality TV star said he was thrilled at the chance to work alongside royalty to promote the planet. 'I think Prince William has been such an amazing person to work with. There is such an incredible synergy between what he does, who he is and who we are,' he said. 'It's all about conservation. It's wonderful that someone is so influential - that has such a fantastic platform - is using that to really better our environment. He is a true environmental hero, working with him has been a great privilege.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! co-host praised the royal's down-to-earth personality and said the pair have been sharing ideas and insights on how to protect nature on a global scale. 'We've definitely compared a lot of notes in the conservation space,' Robert said. 'It doesn't matter where you're from - whether internationally, in Australia, here in America, wherever you are - we need to prioritise taking care of our natural world. And he's really at the forefront of that. 'Plus, he's just a great guy. When you have a conversation with him, he's the most lovely, intelligent person to talk to and is just so easy-going, so much fun. I love working with him. A really good guy.' The wildlife advocate took part in The Earthshot Prize ceremony in South Africa last year and spoke passionately at the time about the initiative's power to inspire global action. 'The Earthshot Prize is a beacon of hope for all of us who care about the environment and about our ability to ensure a liveable future for ourselves and future generations,' he said. 'Healthy oceans, ecosystems, and species equal a healthy planet, and The Earthshot Prize recognises the importance of investing in and helping grow solutions that protect these critical resources.' Launched by Prince William in 2020, The Earthshot Prize aims to spotlight and support innovative solutions tackling the world's most pressing environmental challenges. The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! co-host praised the royal's down-to-earth personality and said the pair have been sharing ideas and insights on how to protect nature on a global scale In November, Prince William went on a walk with Robert on the second day of his visit to South Africa for the initiative. William traversed a rocky climb as he walked up Signal Hill and quipped as he spied the waiting media: 'I'll try not to wipe myself out in front of everybody.' Robert later tweeted a video of him with William, in which he asked the prince what his 'favourite African animal' was. William replied: 'It's a tough question. I think I'm going to have to say the cheetah. Fantastic animal,' and Robert replied his favourite was the chameleon. The prince also spoke with park rangers, firefighters, mountain rescue volunteers, biodiversity experts and youth volunteers in front of the scenic backdrop. They told him about the diversity of fauna and flora and the work they do to protect the environment while ensuring residents and tourists are able to enjoy the area.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Robert Irwin gushes over getting the chance to work with Prince William: 'He's a great guy...'
Robert Irwin loved getting the chance to work with Prince William. The 21-year-old conservationist - who is the is the son of late 'Crocodile Hunter' star Steve Irwin - recently teamed up with the heir to the British throne after he was was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize and thinks that is a " great privilege" to be given such a "fantastic platform" to spread his message. He told UsWeekly: "I think Prince William has been such an amazing person to work with, and there is such an incredible synergy between what he does and who he is and who we are. "It's all about conservation. "'I think it's wonderful that someone so influential — that has such a fantastic platform — is using that to really better our environment. He is a true environmental hero, and so working with him has been a great privilege." The 'Crikey! It's The Irwins' star insisted that everyone in the world needs to "prioritize" the environment as he insisted that William , 42, is "at the forefront" of that movement. He said: "We've definitely compared a lot of notes in the conservation space. "It doesn't matter where you're from — whether internationally in Australia, here in America, wherever you are — we need to prioritize taking care of our natural world. And he's really at the forefront of that. "And plus, he's just a great guy. When you have a conversation with him, he's the most lovely, intelligent person to talk to and is just so easygoing, so much fun. And I love working with him. He's a really, really, really good guy.' The 'Dancing with the Stars' contestant had previously participated in The Earthshot Prize ceremony in Singapore, and at the time, he gushed about how the initiative was so important when it comes to having "hope" for the environment. He said: "The Earthshot Prize is a beacon of hope for all of us who care about the environment and about our ability to ensure a livable future for ourselves and future generations. "Healthy oceans, ecosystems, and species equal a healthy planet, and The Earthshot Prize recognizes the importance of investing in and helping grow solutions that protect these critical resources.'."
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Prince William Plans to 'Do a Diana Reboot' When He Becomes King
Someday, when Prince William becomes King, he has expressed a desire to do it his own way. That said, a royal author predicted that his leadership will be a mixture of his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth, and his mother, the late Princess Diana. Edward White, who wrote the book Dianaworld: An Obsession released last month, said that the Prince of Wales is 'trying to do a Diana reboot of the monarchy.'Prince William has said himself that he intends to do it his own way when he takes the throne someday—and his approach to being King will, of course, in many ways mirror his father King Charles, but his leadership will also have touches of his late mother, Princess Diana. Edward White, author of the newly released Dianaworld: An Obsession (which hit shelves April 29), said that William is aiming for a 'Diana reboot of the monarchy' when he takes the top job, with White adding (via Marie Claire) that William's style will likely be a blend of Diana and the late Queen Elizabeth, William's grandmother. White told The Mirror that Diana raised William in a way that would keep the monarchy relevant: 'Diana said that she was trying to raise a future king that would ensure the monarchy survived into the 21st century—and William is trying to do a Diana reboot of the monarchy, combining the best of his mother and his grandmother,' White said. William's approach mirrors Diana's in many ways—he is empathetic, action-oriented, and people-focused. William also inherited a passion for some of Diana's chief causes during her royal work, like eradicating homelessness; William launched an initiative, Homewards, in 2023 that seeks to do just that in the U.K., and last year released the ITV documentary Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, about his efforts in the space. In the documentary, the Prince of Wales shared about his mother taking him to shelters as a boy, and that now as an adult, he struggles with 'not doing more.' 'I've spent enough time learning and listening to what people have been through that I feel almost guilty every time I leave,' William said. Of parallels to Diana—who died in 1997, when William was 15 years old—'She seemed to think that if she wasn't taking the most extreme course of action to remedy a problem, then she wasn't actually taking any action at all,' White told The Mirror. While in Cape Town, South Africa last November for the fourth iteration of his Earthshot Prize Awards, William explained his philosophy as Prince of Wales (and, someday, King) when he said, 'I can only describe what I'm trying to do, and that's trying to do it differently—and I'm trying to do it for my generation. I'm doing it with maybe a smaller 'r' in the royal, if you like—that's maybe a better way of saying it.' 'It's a reinvention,' Jason Knauf—a former aide who is now CEO of the Earthshot Prize—told The Times recently. 'How do you communicate to the generation that you serve? And it has to be different. It's not change for change's sake, but a question of how you're going to cut through a world where people are consuming things much more in terms of images than anything else.' Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told The Times, 'A question that gets asked when you're in the public eye is: what are they like behind the scenes? What are they like in real life? And to the extent that I'm able to see Prince William in 'real life,' I would say he's exactly the same person. The areas that he's interested in and that he works in, he's very genuinely motivated by.' Ardern—who met William in 2019—said the future king has 'a very collaborative way of working. There is humility there, which is an extraordinary thing when you're born into a role of this nature.' That humility, no doubt, has Princess Diana's fingerprints all over it. 'It's difficult to meet anybody who met her and had a bad word to say about her,' White told The Mirror. 'People just instantly liked her. She had amazingly good social skills, she seemed to be very, very likeable, and I think sincerely cared about people. So there's a huge amount to like about her.' Read the original article on InStyle
