Prince William, who is next in line to the throne, has been lauded for possessing an approach to controversy, which it is believed will benefit the Royal Family
22:39, 06 Apr 2026Updated 22:58, 06 Apr 2026
Prince William attended an Easter service this weekend(Image: Shutterstock)
Prince William has been praised for his perceived no-nonsense approach to royal drama.
The Prince of Wales, 43, is said to “not [be] afraid to make hard calls,” a trait which experts believe will benefit the Royal Family at this moment in time. The Firm continues to face scrutiny following the release of the Epstein files, which exposed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson’s prolonged links with the disgraced paedophile.
Experts say Prince William has taken a harder line than his father on the controversy surrounding his uncle, who denies any wrongdoing. Rob Shuter, a royal journalist, said an insider told him: “William is not afraid to make hard calls. And right now, that’s exactly what the Royal Family needs.”
The source also told Mr Shuter the prince also “holds a grudge” against people who have gone against him. William has had a strained relationship with his brother Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan Markle over the years.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are pictured during an engagement in Colombia(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
Unlike the King or his late grandmother Elizabeth II, William, 43, is not known to be a regular churchgoer or a devout Christian. It had led to questions about his personal faith, especially as he will be Supreme Governor of the Church of England and known as ‘Defender of the Faith’ when he becomes King.
But after, William reaffirmed his commitment to the Church of England on Wednesday, journalists commented on his style and approach. Mr Shuter noted the dad of three’s “ruthless streak” as he ensured he made a statement with the religious service last week.
Roya Nikkah, another royal reporter, said on Times Radio: “Justin (Welby) and his team, for many years at Lambeth Palace, did try very hard to get meetings with William and there was just a wall of silence that came down. William is someone who does hold a grudge, he does choose sides. If someone picks the other side, he remembers that.”
Talk continues to circulate of a return to royal duties for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. It is thought Charles may welcome “half in, half out” duties for the pair, who left the UK for the US in 2020. William, though, is thought to have taken a stricter approach with this situation. The insider told Mr Shuter: “He doesn’t forget, and he doesn’t forgive easily. If you cross the line, that’s it.”
The journalist writes, on his Naughty But Nice substack, experts have told him William’s stance would benefit the monarch and his relatives. It remains unclear, though, if a potential reunion with Harry and Meghan is on the cards in the near future.