PRINCE William will be “hugely successful” as the future king if he channels the strengths of both his parents – King Charles and the late Princess Diana – claims an expert.
Royal historian and author Gareth Russell says the Prince of Wales has “very different influences” which will make him “exciting” as a monarch.
Prince William will be a ‘successful’ monarch if he channels the legacies of both his parents and the late QueenCredit: Getty
He added that William should blend this with the late Queen’s ‘enthusiasm for tradition’Credit: PA:Press Association
Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, Gareth said it’s wrong for people to shoehorn “William as being Charles’s son” and “Harry as Diana’s son”.
The historian explained: “We sort of forget they have similarities to the other parent.
“William was immensely close to his mother and Diana was someone who was more of a radical royal compared to Elizabeth II.
“So he has these two very different influences and that I think makes them exciting as a future king.”
The Times reported that William wanted to “reassure the public” by stepping in.
All other working members of the Royal Family are understood to be continuing with public engagements in the King’s absence.
The Sun understands Charles and William have become incredibly close in recent months.
The King has been regularly staying at Windsor Castle on Sunday nights to spend time with his eldest son and heir to the throne.
She taught me that everyone has the potential to give something back; that everyone in need deserves a supporting hand in life
Prince William On Diana
In March, the Prince of Wales gave an emotional speech about Diana, and said that his mother taught him that “everyone has the potential to give something back”, as he paid tribute to her at the Diana Legacy Award.
Prince William said: “She taught me that everyone has the potential to give something back; that everyone in need deserves a supporting hand in life.
Gareth said it’s wrong for people to shoehorn ‘William as being Charles’s son’ and ‘Harry as Diana’s son’Credit: PA:Press Association
Gareth said William’s ‘very different influences’ make him very exciting as a future kingCredit: The Mega Agency
Everything you need to know about Princess Diana’s final years
After years of separation, Prince Charles and Princess Diana divorced in 1996.
In 1997, Princess Diana spent her summer in the south of France and Italy. During August, she visited Sarajevo, Bosnia, to highlight the fight against landmines.
By the end of the month, the Princess of Wales and Dodi Al-Fayed travelled to Paris together.
It was revealed that Princess Diana stayed longer than planned in Paris due to a row over her land mine campaign.
Travelling in a black Mercedes Benz, Princess Diana was involved in a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel on August 31, 1997.
The Princess of Wales died at the age of 36.
Her funeral was held on September 6, 1997. As her coffin made the journey from Kensington Palace to Westminister Abbey, Prince William and Prince Harry walked behind their late mother.
Princess Diana’s mother, Frances Shand Kydd, and sisters, Jane Fellowes and Sarah McCorquodale, also attended the funeral.
The Princess of Wales was buried at her childhood home – Althorp House
If it wasn’t for her tragic death, Princess Diana would have been 62 today.
“That legacy is something that both Catherine and I have sought to focus on through our work, as have the 50,000 young people who have received a Diana Award over the past 25 years.
“I am so proud to see this belief of my mother’s manifested in the amazing young people receiving the Legacy Award tonight.”
Millions of hearts broke worldwide as the news of Princess Diana’s death was announced in 1997, with the late royal being dubbed the “People’s Princess.”
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