Prince William is reportedly taking a strong leadership role within the royal family, refusing to speak to Prince Harry.
These claims emerged following a YouGov poll, which identified Prince William as the most popular male royal. Sources indicate that William now governs the family with an iron fist, a role reminiscent of his grandfather, Prince Philip. According to insiders, William assumed the disciplinarian role once held by Philip, enforcing strict family discipline that many believe collapsed after Philip's death. William's firm approach includes an absolute ban on Prince Harry returning to the family fold, as reported by The Daily Beast.
William is also said to be well-informed about the activities of MI5 and MI6, ensuring the family's protection. A source noted, "There's no chance that either of them will ever be welcome in respectable British society again." While King Charles expresses a desire to spend more time with his youngest son, William has firmly ruled out any such return. The Prince of Wales’s refusal to speak to Prince Harry, despite the wishes of the head of state, highlights who is truly in charge within the royal family.
These bold assertions accompanied the latest YouGov polling data on Britain’s major royals, ranking family members by fame and popularity. The polling revealed that the late Queen Elizabeth II remains the most popular member of the royal family, outstripping all living royals by at least six percentage points. Among current family members, Princess Catherine is the most popular figure, polling at 71% approval. She is followed closely by Prince William and Princess Anne, with approval ratings of 67% and 65% respectively. Only two other family members received positive ratings from the British public: King Charles at 58% and Prince Edward at 57%.
At the bottom of the popularity table sits Prince Andrew with just a 9% approval rating. Ahead of him is Meghan Markle at 26%, followed by his two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, at 27% and 29% respectively. Despite his apparent ban from the family, Prince Harry also suffers from a net unfavorable score. According to YouGov, the Duke of Sussex is liked by just 34% of Britons.
The polling data underscores the challenges faced by the royal family in maintaining public support and managing internal dynamics. William’s strong leadership style and firm stance on family discipline reflect his desire to uphold the family's values and traditions. However, this approach has led to significant tensions, particularly with his brother Harry. The strained relationship between William and Harry has been a focal point of public and media attention, highlighting the depth of their rift and the complexities of their familial roles. As William continues to navigate his responsibilities within the royal family, his leadership style and decisions will likely remain subjects of intense debate.
