Redefining the Monarchy

William is ready to shake things up within the monarchy. The determined prince — who’s made a point of tackling real issues including climate change and mental health challenges versus taking on a more ceremonial public role — “has a lot of fresh ideas,” says one source, adding that he plans to trim the royal fat straight away. “The way William sees it, less people means less drama.”

A second source adds William has clashed with his uncle Prince Andrew over the years and is “very disturbed” by his sexual abuse scandal. (Andrew denies the allegations and was stripped of his official titles last month.) “William is mild-mannered at heart, but he’s not afraid to speak out when something bothers him — even if it means butting heads with people.”