**Prince William’s Growing Sternness as He Prepares to Take the Crown**
*Published Sept. 30, 2025, 3:44 p.m. ET*
Prince William is reportedly becoming more short-tempered and demanding in private as he prepares to ascend the throne. Insiders have told RadarOnline.com that the 43-year-old Prince of Wales intends to deal firmly with Prince Harry and Prince Andrew once he becomes king.
Long regarded as the steady and approachable face of the monarchy, William has reportedly grown less patient and more formal while shouldering the responsibilities of his father, King Charles, 76, who continues cancer treatment.
### A Shift Behind Closed Doors
William is already taking on a heavier workload, and according to sources, he has been heard insisting that staff address him only as “Sir” rather than by his first name. A palace insider revealed,
> “The warm, approachable face William shows in public is very different from what staff see behind closed doors. He’s become noticeably irritable, barking orders, demanding constant updates, and expecting absolute respect at all times.”
In private conversations, William has allegedly made it clear that once he is king, both Harry and Andrew will be dealt with firmly — Harry for walking away from royal duties, and Andrew for tarnishing the family’s name.
### Growing Frustrations and Complaints
Another source shared,
> “More and more complaints are emerging. A volunteer for one of his housing charities told me William calls at all hours asking, ‘How much money have we made?’ He’s far more aggressive than before.”
A source close to Kensington Palace added,
> “When William was younger he came across as relaxed, even light-hearted. These days he’s intent on asserting authority. For him, it’s no longer just about handling daily duties — it’s about gearing up to be king.”
> “He feels he must establish his standards now, and that includes taking a hard line with Harry and Andrew once he inherits the crown.”
### No Way Back for Harry and Andrew
Prince Harry, 41, has been estranged from his brother since stepping back from royal duties in 2020 and publishing his memoir *Spare* last year, which detailed bitter rows between the siblings.
Meanwhile, Prince Andrew, 65, was stripped of official duties in 2022 over his association with Jeffrey Epstein and a civil lawsuit settlement with Virginia Giuffre.
A third insider explained,
> “William doesn’t think either of them deserves a route back. He feels Harry chose to torch the family publicly, and Andrew has permanently damaged the monarchy’s reputation. When William is king, he wants both sidelined completely — no half-measures.”
### A King-in-Waiting
The shift in William’s temperament has not gone unnoticed within the palace. Staff say he has become more exacting about schedules, more formal in meetings, and less willing to accept informality.
Royal commentator Ian Pelham Turner, who photographed the royal family during the Diana years and remains well-connected, commented,
> “In the past you could call him William. Not anymore. He insists on ‘Sir’.”
A source added,
> “It reflects how William views himself these days — no longer just the heir, but already stepping into the role of a king-in-waiting.”
### Tensions Over Royal Reconciliation
Recent talks between Harry and King Charles earlier this month suggested the exiled royal might be about to re-enter The Firm. However, William was conspicuously absent from those discussions, signaling that while Charles may be open to reconciliation, William has no intention of forgiving or moving on anytime soon.
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