How Prince William Is Preparing to Be King

“You learn on the job. There is no rule book,” William told British GQ in 2017, adding, “Having that difference in how we do things makes the royal family more interesting and more flexible. If we all followed the same line, it would all be quite stifled. Our characters are different and the different opinions are important to have.”

He said the queen had done “a remarkable job leading the country—her vision, her sense of duty, her loyalty, her steadfastness, it has been unwavering.” And so far he felt the monarchy was well-positioned to keep up with the times. But, he added, “You are only as good as your last gig and it is really important you look forward, plan, have a vision.”

With 73-year-old Prince Charles still planning to assume the throne when duty calls, the current plan is for father and son to  “work closely together,” a royal insider told Us Weekly in February, in mapping out their vision.