Prince William’s new interview with Eugene Levy is drawing sharp reactions. Netizens are wondering about his relationship with King Charles and the monarchy. The Prince of Wales questioned whether the monarchy is still “fit for purpose.” He also vowed not to repeat his parents’ mistakes. As such, a source claimed that William’s remarks mark a clear break from palace unity.

Prince William’s brutal honesty about King Charles and his monarchy shatters illusion of harmony, says source

An exclusive report by Rob Shuter on Substack discussed Prince William’s relationship with King Charles and the monarchy following the Prince’s interview with Eugene Levy. The report examined how the interview reflects William’s current stance within the royal family. Combined with William’s own candid remarks about family life and change, the moment adds fuel to the chatter of deep tensions with his father. These remarks have sparked ongoing discussions about the royal dynamics.

Shuter reported that William’s interview signaled a pointed reassessment of the monarchy and his father’s reign. He framed the comments as a public challenge from the heir apparent. Furthermore, William said the monarchy must prove it remains “fit for purpose.” Though the palace has not commented on the claim, what William said on the record was notable. 

In an October 3 episode of Eugene Levy’s Apple TV+ series “The Reluctant Traveler,” the Prince of Wales reflected on his parents’ split and its impact on him. He also shared why he is determined to protect his own family’s privacy and stability. He said, “You take that and you learn from it and you try and make sure you don’t do the same mistakes as your parents.” William added that media pressure is a clear red line, saying, “Those who overstep it, I’ll fight against.”

Moreover, he linked the lessons to his role as a future king, stating, “I hope we don’t go back to some of the practices in the past that Harry and I had to grow up with — and I’ll do everything I can to make sure we don’t regress in that situation.” He continued, “I think it’s safe to say that change is on my agenda. Change for good,” adding, “Not overly radical change, but changes that I think that need to happen.”

Hence, per Shuter’s report, Prince William’s interview with Eugene Levy portrays an heir who is drawing a hard line. The report suggests that he is doing so against King Charles’s monarchy.

Originally reported by Ishika Mishra on RealityTea.