As the future king of England, it’s no surprise to hear that Prince William has been honing his leadership skills for a long time – and that in the process of being a leader, he’s been known for being a bit “demanding” at times. But according to what royal insiders who work directly with the Prince of Wales say, his brand of demanding is actually a good thing.
One of William’s recent trips shed light on the type of king he’s sure to be someday.
The Telegraph joined William on one of his most recent visits to Cornwall. After inheriting the Duchy of Cornwall in 2022 after King Charles took the throne following Queen Elizabeth‘s death, William has visited the area on a regular basis.
He’s been described as ‘pretty demanding.’
Will Bax, the duchy’s secretary, told the news outlet that William is “pretty demanding” but not in a way that makes him unapproachable to those who work with him but in a way that’s considered “ambitious.”
“He’s easy to follow because he’s got great conviction and personality, and he really wears his heart on his sleeve in terms of social interest and his desire to have a positive impact in the world,” Will said.
Some of his leadership qualities were inherited from his father.
The director of the estate, Ben Murphy, told The Telegraph that William has a “healthy impatience, as his father did.” But instead of stressing out the people who work for him, instead, it encourages them to be better.
That makes sense, considering the fact that Will also described William as a “man on a mission.”
“He’s asking us to change and evolve in a way to deliver positive impact at scale and at pace,” he added.
He takes his duties seriously.
While talking to The Telegraph, William talked about the kind of leader he wants to be for the people of Cornwall.
“I’m trying to make sure I’m prioritizing stuff that’s going to make people’s lives, living in those areas, better. This is what we’re going to do to make people’s lives in Cornwall better,” he explained. “That, I feel as Duke of Cornwall, is something I should be doing,” he added. “It’s about responsibility, it’s about leadership and doing what’s right on the social issues of our time.”
