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Prince William's discussion with the celebrated actor Eugene Levy on the actor's Apple TV show turns out to be insightful on numerous levels.

It has spelled out his vision for his personal time as monarch when he becomes king, highlighted how demanding family life has been for him, and offered a few intimate glimpses about him we didn't know before.

Here are the primary takeaways from his chat.

This Was a Different Type of Royal Interview

Usually, interviews with the royals take place rarely and when they happen they are formal.

Typically there is a room in a royal residence, prepared with cameras and lighting. The interviewer will often be an experienced presenter. There are usually months of background materials and discussions about subject areas.

It is a well-established method. However, it's evident this isn't the Prince's preference.

Part of his openness here stems from the setting and the circumstances. He is located at Windsor Castle, he's in his element, he's walking his dog, he's in the pub. The Prince just seems more at ease in that space, and converses more freely.

Selecting the interviewer plays a role as well. He mentioned to the actor that he was a fan and had been fond of watching the American Pie movies – the teen movies starring Levy as a long-suffering father.

There have been some eyebrows raised about disclosing so much to a entertainer rather than a more thorough interviewer.

The interview included no inquiries on his relationship with his sibling, Harry, nothing on his view of Prince Andrew's role in the royal household.

Despite those omitted topics, we nevertheless received something novel and insightful.

William spoke confidently when questioned about his offspring and about what type of king he aims to be. It's likely he would have probably been more guarded and nervous if it hadn't been Levy posing the questions.

William Is Determined For Reform

It's long been evident that the Prince of Wales has his personal perspective on his public role. “A smaller R in royal” is how he once described it.

But the words “reform is a priority” and not being “suffocated” by the past make it abundantly clear that he has a blueprint for monarchy that will aim forward as opposed to back.

Staff members assisting the prince and his household are wary about how those remarks are understood.

One palace staffer revealed: “He is willing to ask queries about how and why things are done. When the reply is due to tradition then he just won't accept it.”

The Cornwall estate – the wealth fund that supplies an revenue to the future monarch – is referenced as an example of William assuming control and examining every detail in terms of how it is managed and what must be reformed.

We see new leadership there, a emphasis on social action and a very involved prince.

A contact shared that when he is monarch, William will be “intimately involved of the administration of Monarchy HQ.”

Don't expect the major events to undergo radical transformation. There will definitely be a enthronement. Trooping the Colour and the Sunday memorial will remain fixed and key parts of the monarch's calendar, and celebrations and special moments will still be celebrated.

Yet, when he becomes king will have his distinct method of conducting affairs.

He Travels On an E-Scooter at the Castle

The show is filled with small details about the prince – many of which we didn't know before.

He rides an e-scooter around the grounds of the castle, but yet calls himself “a late person”. His preferred beverage is a pint of sweet cider.

Not one of his kids at the moment possess their personal mobile – something he mentioned he and the princess were strict about.

He loved sprinting across the timber flooring of Windsor Castle with his family members when he was younger seeking to escape getting wood splinters.

His children now do the same but the surface has been carpeted, so is safer. The oldest child, his son George, now knows more about historical events than his father.

And he describes his kids' favourite activities – it is football and field hockey for George, the sport of netball for Charlotte, while both Charlotte and Louis like jumping on the trampoline.

“As far as I can tell they're leaping on the trampoline and beating each other up,” remarks their father.

Prince Harry Is Mentioned Briefly

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, gets one fleeting mention in the program. Absent are direct questions about him, but William references him in a exchange.

“I aspire to avoid returning to some of the practices in the past that my brother and I grew up in. I will make every effort to guarantee we avoid backsliding in that situation.”

He was referring to some of the more chaotic aspects of his early years and how challenging the press attention and intrusion had been.

The brothers' bond still continues to be strained in the wake of the Duke's vocal disapproval of the Royal Family. There are no signs of that improving currently.

Nevertheless, it is remarkable to hear the Prince just say his Harry's name in a public forum.

The Pressure of His Wife's Health Issues Is Evident

William has referenced the strain of having both his spouse and parent unwell a several instances over the last eighteen months.

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