Prince William, Heir to the Throne, Declares ‘Change Is on the Agenda’

The Prince of Wales, who is next in line to become King of England, got candid about embracing change. He also touched on reassessing whether certain traditions were still "fit for purpose."

Prince William has expressed that he will not be afraid to make difficult decisions when he assumes the throne. The Prince of Wales hinted at possible reforms when he becomes King and said he plans to create a world that his children can be proud of.

"I think it's safe to say that change is on my agenda," William told "Schitt's Creek" star Eugene Levy while appearing on "The Reluctant Traveller," a new Apple TV+ series hosted by the Canadian actor.

"Change for good. And I embrace that and I enjoy that change — I don't fear it. That's the bit that excites me, is the idea of being able to bring some change," he continued. "Not overly radical change, but changes that I think that need to happen."

William said that "being authentic" and being himself is what drives him, adding, "I take my roles and my responsibilities seriously but, it's important…you don't feel they own you — you have to own them."

He also shared that he wanted to "question things more." The 43-year-old acknowledged that certain traditions needed to remain as they are, but noted that some required reassessing in today's age.

"I think it's very important that tradition stays, and tradition has a huge part in all of this but there's also points where you look at tradition and go, '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?'" he reflected.

He also noted, "I think if you're too intrinsically attached to the history, you can't possibly have any flexibility because you worry that the chess pieces move too much and therefore no change will happen — and I like a little bit of change."