Prince William has emerged as a 'stronger' person and more prepared heir to the throne due to the traumas he has overcome in recent years, according to royal expert Ingrid Seward.
The Prince of Wales has faced significant challenges, which have only reinforced his resilience. Seward notes that the last few years have been particularly tough for the father-of-three, including the deaths of his grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and the cancer diagnoses of both his father, King Charles, and his wife, Princess Kate.
William's strained relationship with his brother Harry has also taken an emotional toll. Seward explained to the Mirror, "The traumas of the past year have made [William] a stronger person. He has become the kind of man Diana always hoped he would be—kind, considerate, and able to take on whatever life throws at him."
Seward described William as sensitive, structured, and perseverant, noting that he does not give up easily. "His relationship with brother Harry upset him more than he would care to admit. But he found it easier to cut ties rather than allow himself to be continually annoyed. His life with Kate gives him the security, love, and friendship he needs," she added.
Seward also mentioned that the loss of the late Queen "brought William and Charles closer" as they grieved together.
At 42, William is now one step closer to the throne, a role he has been preparing for his entire life.
