King Charles Reportedly Sees Prince William’s Comments About His Childhood In New Interview As ‘Betrayal’: The ‘Trust Is Shattered’
October 8, 2025 by Maria Pierides
Prince Harry isn’t the only royal to open up about his life on a televised interview, as Prince William has just followed suit. Albeit, with slightly fewer bombshells dropped…
The Prince of Wales, 43, took part in a surprise interview with Schitt’s Creek star Eugene Levy on the Apple TV+ series The Reluctant Traveler, filmed at Windsor Castle. And while Prince William didn’t make any overtly inflammatory remarks about the royal family, King Charles is reportedly still upset about some of the comments he did make in it. In particular, those referencing his and Prince Harry’s childhood, as well as his future plans for the monarchy.
The King is reportedly said to be so upset by the interview that he now isn’t on speaking terms with his eldest son, who is first in line to the throne. So what did Prince William actually say to have triggered such a response from the monarch?
It could have been what he said about his plans for firstborn Prince George, who is second in line to the throne, as he seemed to also bash his own childhood and the monarchy in the process. “It’s an interesting question, and it’s a big question that one. Because there are lots of things to think about with that,” Prince William said, in reference to his 12-year-old son’s future.
“But obviously, I want to create a world in which my son is proud of what we do, a world and a job that actually does impact people’s lives for the better,” he continued, adding: “I hope we don’t go back to some of the practices in the past that Harry and I had to grow up in – and I’ll do everything I can to make sure we don’t regress in that situation.” Hmm… we imagine this is the part that the King didn’t approve of!
“I think it’s safe to say that change is on my agenda,” the father-of-three continued, in reference to his vision for the monarchy when he takes the throne. “Change for good,” he continued.
He went on: “And I embrace that and I enjoy that change. I don’t fear it. That’s the bit that excites me, is the idea of being able to bring some change. Not overly radical change, but changes that I think that need to happen.”
The Prince of Wales also referenced what life was like for him and Prince Harry while their parents – King Charles and the late Princess Diana – were going through their divorce, and said: “You try and make sure you don’t do the same mistakes as your parents.” We can’t imagine the King was pleased with this remark, either!