Prince William’s Emotional Interview on Inheriting the Duchy of Cornwall

The relationship between Prince William and his father, Prince Charles, has been a topic of interest for many years.

The world has watched as they navigate the complexities of their father-son relationship, which is not uncommon for any parent and child, but is amplified due to their status as members of the royal family.

However, in a recent ITV docuseries titled Prince Charles, Inside the Duchy of Cornwall, viewers were given a rare glimpse into the Prince of Wales' life as a working royal and proud father.

During one episode of the documentary series, Prince William made a cameo appearance where he visited the royal estate to meet with Mervyn Keeling, a second-generation tenant at the South of England property.

While walking around the impressive gardens, Keeling questioned Prince William about his thoughts on inheriting the Duchy of Cornwall in the future.

Prince William responded by saying, “I think it's important, Mervyn, about the family angle.

I really do.

I've started to think about how I will inherit the duchy one day and what I do.”

Prince William then went on to discuss how his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, have inspired him to make plans for the future and realize that family is what it's all about.

After watching William's interview, Prince Charles was moved to tears.

The interview greatly pleased Charles, who has worked hard on the royal estate for the last few decades.

“Well, I saw it and I couldn't believe it,” Prince Charles admitted in a clip shared by Kensington Palace.

“I was deeply touched and moved by what he said.

Frankly, it reduced me to tears.

It did really because I suddenly thought, well, just hearing that from him has made all the last 50 years worthwhile.”

The Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate that was first established by Edward III in 1337 to give his son and heir, Prince Edward, some independence.

The charter ruled that each future Duke of Cornwall would be the eldest surviving son of the monarch, and Prince Charles holds the title of the longest-serving duke in history with 50 years beneath his belt.

The estate covers 52,760 hectares of land across 21 counties, extending far beyond Cornwall.

According to reports earlier last year, the Duchy's assets are currently worth a whopping more than £1 billion.

According to the estate's official website, Prince Charles' aim is to manage the estate in a sustainable and financially viable way before passing it down to Prince William and eventually, Prince George.

The Duchy currently brings in an annual income of £21 million, which Charles uses to fund the public, charitable, and private activities of himself, his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and his immediate family members.

This means the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are supported by the Duchy.

The Duchy is run in accordance with the prince's own social and environmental values, the website explains.

He ensures that as well as providing him with an income, the estate must also focus on supporting the communities who live and work there, as well as protecting the land itself for future generations.

Prince William's interview highlights the importance of family and how it shapes his thinking about the future.

His love for his children has inspired him to plan for the future and continue the work that his father has done for the Duchy of Cornwall.

Prince Charles' dedication to managing the estate in a sustainable and financially viable way is a testament to his commitment to the community and the environment.