{"id":59771,"date":"2025-10-04T13:39:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T13:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/59771\/"},"modified":"2025-10-04T13:39:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T13:39:10","slug":"seven-biggest-bombshells-from-prince-williams-candid-tv-appearance-royal-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/59771\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven biggest bombshells from Prince William&#8217;s candid TV appearance | Royal | News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-274-6468001.jpg\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/106\/1200x712\/secondary\/Untitled-274-6468001.jpg?r=1759507136700\" alt=\"Prince William\" title=\"Prince William\" width=\"590\" height=\"350\"\/><\/p>\n<p>William talked about a series of personal matters in candid interview (Image: GETTY)<\/p>\n<p>In a candid interview with Eugene Levy, the Prince of Wales, 43, stepped out from behind the formality of royal duties and opened up on everything from <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2116437\/prince-william-eugene-levy-interview\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Princess Kate&#8217;s cancer journey to his children\u2019s everyday lives<\/a>. From strolling around <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"Windsor Castle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/windsor-castle\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Windsor Castle<\/a> to sitting down for a pint in a local pub, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/prince-william\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|AutoLink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prince William<\/a> revealed how tough 2024 had been for the family.<\/p>\n<p>Confessions from &#8220;missing his grandmother and grandfather&#8221; to everyday &#8220;stresses&#8221; were revealed and shared with the actor. Here The Express shares seven bombshell interview moments.<\/p>\n<p>Episode four of The Reluctant Traveller With Eugene Levy, called Living the Royal Life in the UK, premiered on Friday, October 3 on Apple TV+.<\/p>\n<p>Windsor Castle was William&#8217;s playground growing up<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/prince-william\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|AutoLink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prince William<\/a> recalled racing through St. George\u2019s Hall as a child and fond memories experienced at Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My cousins and I, and the family, would chase each other up and down here and do silly games,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;And I remember these carpets weren\u2019t here, and there were a couple of spots where you used to have to watch out because you\u2019d get massive splinters because the old floor was old wood, an old oak floor.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added: &#8220;My children don\u2019t realise how lucky they are, they\u2019ve got a big old carpet they can run down and there\u2019s no splinters!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Prince was a big American Pie film fan <\/p>\n<p>Host, Eugene Levy, famously starred in American Pie, <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/entertainment\/films\/1151593\/American-Pie-20th-anniversary-reunion-photo-set-crush-Jason-Biggs-Alyson-Hannigan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a teen drama which was released in 1999<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>William said: &#8220;I heard you were in town, so I thought why not get you over here. I was a big fan of your earlier films, Eugene, all the American Pies. <\/p>\n<p>Levy said, &#8220;Oh, yeah?&#8221; to which William replied, &#8220;I\u2019m afraid I was, I was of that generation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> Read more: <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2116513\/royal-family-live-prince-harry-prince-william\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Prince Harry \u2018can&#8217;t help himself&#8217; as former royal aide tears into the Duke <\/a><\/p>\n<p> Read more: <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2116437\/prince-william-eugene-levy-interview\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Eugene Levy exposes what Prince William is really like <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-relucant-traveler-6467998.jpg\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/106\/1200x712\/secondary\/The-relucant-traveler-6467998.jpg?r=1759507136714\" alt=\"The relucant traveler\" title=\"The relucant traveler\" width=\"590\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Prince Wiliam sat down with Eugene Levy (Image: PA)  Stay up-to-date with the latest Royal news  <a class=\"wapp-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/whatsapp-group-web\/1?utm_source=article_widget&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=article_widget&amp;utm_content=whatsapp-group-signup-in-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Join us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wapp-inf\">Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/privacy-notice\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/prince-william\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|AutoLink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prince William<\/a> questions &#8216;royal tradition&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/1927180\/King-Charles-slimming-down-Royal-Family-20million-plan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">William says he wants to honour tradition<\/a> while questioning what still works for today.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &#8220;If you\u2019re not careful, history can be a real weight and an anchor around you, and you can feel suffocated by it and restricted by it too much. And I think it\u2019s important to live, for the here and now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added: &#8220;I want to question things more. I think it\u2019s very important that tradition stays, and tradition has a huge part in all of this, but there\u2019s also points where you look at tradition and go, &#8216;Is that still fit for purpose today? Is that still the right thing to do? Are we still doing and having the most impact we could be having?&#8217; So, I like to question things is what I\u2019m really getting at.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Prince wants to bring in &#8216;change&#8217; when he&#8217;s King<\/p>\n<p>William knows the type of monarch he intends to be.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &#8220;I think it\u2019s safe to say that change is on my agenda. Change for good. And I embrace that and I enjoy that change \u2014 I don\u2019t fear it. That\u2019s the bit that excites me, the idea of being able to bring some change. Not overly radical change, but changes that I think need to happen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Prince-William-6468000.jpg\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/106\/1200x712\/secondary\/Prince-William-6468000.jpg?r=1759507136723\" alt=\"Prince William\" title=\"Prince William\" width=\"590\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>William sat down for a pint with the host (Image: PA \/ The relucant traveler)<\/p>\n<p>Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Louis do not have mobile phones<\/p>\n<p>William said: &#8220;None of our children have any phones, which we\u2019re very strict about.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He did admit that he encourages the children to participate in outdoor activities, confessing Louis enjoys his trampolining, Charlotte enjoys her netball, and George loves football and hockey.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Keeping them busy with sports and being outdoors is really important&#8221; the Prince added.<\/p>\n<p>Balancing family and work life is a priority for the Prince<\/p>\n<p>William said: &#8220;Getting the balance of work and family life right is really important, <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2116765\/prince-william-monarchy-shakeup\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Because for me, the most important thing in my life is family, and everything is about the future<\/a> and about if you don\u2019t start the children off now with a happy, healthy, stable home, I feel you\u2019re setting them up for a bit of a hard time and a fall. And so, it\u2019s about making sure that we can look after our families, look after our children, in a way that is best for their future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s proud of his wife and father<\/p>\n<p><a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2116423\/prince-william-family-overwhelmed-admission\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reflecting on the King and Kate&#8217;s cancer diagnoses<\/a> and a tough 2024, William said: &#8220;You know, I\u2019m so proud of my wife and my father for how they\u2019ve handled all of last year. My children have managed brilliantly as well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>When Levy asks how William&#8217;s wife and father are amid their cancer journeys, he replied, &#8220;Yes, things are good. Everything is progressing in the right way, which is all good news.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of how his children coped with the past year, he said: &#8220;Everyone has their own coping mechanisms for these sorts of things, and children are constantly learning and adapting.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We try to make sure we give them the security and the safety that they need. And we\u2019re a very open family, so we talk about things that bother us, and things that trouble us, but you never quite know the knock-on effects that it can have. And so, it\u2019s just important to be there for each other and to kind of reassure the children that everything is okay.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"William talked about a series of personal matters in candid interview (Image: GETTY) In a candid interview with&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":59772,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[7074,156,49318,111,139,69,4289,48176,48173,11612,17823,3164,15853,49317],"class_list":["post-59771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","tag-apple-tv","tag-entertainment","tag-latest-royal-news","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz","tag-prince-william","tag-prince-william-interview","tag-prince-william-latest-news","tag-princess-kate","tag-princess-of-wales","tag-royal-family","tag-royal-news","tag-the-relucant-traveler"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59771"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59771\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59772"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59771"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}