Prince Williamis reportedly planning "radical" change after hiring divorce lawyers in April. Recently, royal editor forThe Times,Kate Mansey,shared that one insider claims the Prince of Wales, 42, has big changes up his sleeves for the monarchy. She detailed the intel during the May 23 episode ofThe Royal Beat. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Mansey explained that Prince William's vision for the royal family is "quite a radical departure, really, from what the king does, or what the late queen did," perSheKnows. This has been evident already by the types of projects and charity work Prince William has pursued, Mansey pointed out. She shared, "I wrote a profile about William recently, and someone very close to him was saying that this is a move away from these classic kinds of patronages, where you would go and support an existing charity, to actual projects." View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) According to Mansey, the Prince of Wales "wants to come away and think, 'I've made a difference there, there's money that's gone into that community centre or there's something that's happened because I went there,' rather than just showing up and shaking some hands." View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) One recent example of Prince William championing causes that make a difference ispromoting the new BBC Earth docuseriesGuardians, which sheds light on the dangerous but crucial role park rangers play. Additionally, he and his wife,Kate Middleton, have called attention to thehealing power of nature,mental health awareness,supporting bereaved families,improving local communitiesand many other important topics. Next:Royal Family Makes Major Health Announcement Amid King Charles' Cancer Battle Prince William Reportedly Plans 'Radical' Change for Monarchyfirst appeared on Parade on May 24, 2025