New reports show that Prince William is interested in changing the world as quickly as possible.
A new article from Hello! Magazine reveals that Prince William is interested in spending more time on "impactful, urgent projects" instead of "ribbon cutting ceremonies."
Apparently, Prince William has felt this way for a while, as a source close to the Prince states that he's wanted to involve the private sector in his efforts to save the environment for years.
A new direction that shouldn't be a surprise
William Hague, a former Foreign Secretary, told The Times that Prince William has always been proactive when investing time in environmental conservation. Once upon a time, the Prince of Wales set up United for Wildlife, an organization that fights the illegal trading of wild animals. Since then, he's turned the Earthshot Prize into one of the most prestigious environmental awards in the world.
While speaking to The Times, Hague said "William isn’t interested in lengthy meetings or endless discussions. I've often heard him say, 'There's been too much talk, we need action.'"
Hague also said that Prince William's sense of urgency has turned him into a results-driven person who's still personable but expects a lot from the people working under him.
The majority of Prince William's calendar this year has involved a lot of public appearances that were good for morale but did not work towards the things he's most passionate about. However, he was able to spend some time with NatureMetrics, a finalist for the most recent Earthshot Prize.
During his visit, the prince had a chance to collect water samples with some young scientists and take a tour of NatureMetrics' labs. He also shared how impressed he was with the loads of knowledge being shared around him and how the information is used to inform the public about the current state of the environment.
Networking with organizations like NatureMetrics helps Prince William develop the resources he needs to tackle climate change without the help of new public policies and interventions. The royal's influence and connections within the celebrity sphere should be able to help him make waves in the private sector as well.
Honestly, the prince's recent push would explain why he hired the same law firm that represented his late mother during her divorce from William's father, King Charles.
William will need some heavy hitters to help him navigate the private sector's competitive and high cost waters. Hopefully, his new representation was hired to help him properly allocate his resources instead of a more dramatic reason.
With the House of Windsor, however, you always have to hold your breath.