Prince William has reportedly taken a different approach when it comes to the media than his younger (Image: Getty)
Prince William is reportedly engaging in a more “subtle battle” to shield his family from the prying eyes of the media than his brother , according to a royal expert.
Unlike , who has openly clashed with the press about its intrusiveness, the is said to be playing a quieter, behind-the-scenes game.
The i’s correspondent Richard Palmer suggests that although William shares similar concerns as Harry regarding media involvement in their lives, he takes a less strong stance in trying to protect , 11, , nine, and six-year-old
A royal expert claimed that Prince William is in a ‘subtle battle to protect his family from media i (Image: Getty)
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Palmer said: “His brother’s war on the British media has hogged the headlines but behind the scenes is waging a more subtle battle to protect his family from media intrusion,” reports
The expert also reveals that the Prince of Wales’ staff at Kensington Palace “have built strong relationships with editors and specialist reporters, and often use softer negotiating skills, understandings or, if necessary, legal warnings to try to keep intrusive stories out of the mainstream media.”
During an engagement in Cape Town, South Africa last year, William amused listeners by recounting Princess Charlotte’s reaction to his beard, saying: “Charlotte didn’t like it the first time. I got floods of tears the first time I grew a beard, so I had to shave it off. And then I grew it back. I thought, hang on a second and I convinced her it was going to be okay.”
Prince William tries to protect his kids from media intrusion (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
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However, the insight into William’s supposed ‘subtle approach’ to media interaction comes during a tumultuous period for his family. The past year has seen them thrust into the spotlight after both King Charles and Princess Kate revealed their battles with cancer.
It’s nearly a year since Kensington Palace delivered the shocking news that had been diagnosed with following a procedure for an enlarged prostate. Barely a month later, the focus returned to the royals when Kate issued a sombre video message to the nation, announcing her own cancer diagnosis after routine abdominal surgery.
After a difficult year, Kate announced that she is in remission, as she said: “As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead.”