Prince William to 'rip up royal rule book' to banish 'stuffy' environment for George, Charlotte and Louis
Prince William wants to introduce a more relaxed working culture in his new role as the Prince of Wales, according to a royal insider


Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.
Thank you for signing up to Woman & Home. You will receive a verification email shortly.
There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.
Prince William will allow his children to 'run around' his offices as part of a more 'casual' work culture inside the Firm, according to royal insiders.
- Prince William will introduce a more 'casual' work culture in his new role as the Prince of Wales, a royal insider has revealed.
- The King's eldest son is reportedly planning to let his children 'run around the office' as part of his vision for a 'modernized' British monarchy.
- In other royal news, Prince William’s bad gift for Kate Middleton that she ‘never let him forget’ revealed.
The Prince of Wales hopes to create a 'casual' workplace as part of the 'Cambridge Way', royal insiders have revealed.
The 40-year-old will reportedly run a more relaxed office culture in his new role, with plans for looser uniform requirements for staff and a more welcoming environment for his three children.
Prince William became the 22nd Prince of Wales following the Queen's death on September 8, inheriting King Charles III's previous title and taking on many of the responsibilities and royal duties associated with it.
However, it looks like the future monarch intends to do things quite differently from how his father did them.
While King Charles has long held a reputation as a 'workaholic' with a habit of logging long hours and skipping meals, his eldest son reportedly plans to be more balanced in his approach as the new Prince of Wales. With the support of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, William hopes to "modernize" the British monarchy – one step at a time.
"It’s a breath of fresh air…In [the] future they will rip up the rulebook and do things ‘The Cambridge Way.’ They’re trying to work out what that will look like," a source told the Mirror.
As for William's new offices, it looks like the COVID-19 pandemic may have influenced his vision for his royal employees' dress code.
"He wants it to be casual," Valentine Low writes in his new book, Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown.
The British journalist explained that the Prince of Wales won't require royal staff to wear suits unless they are attending "important meetings" or visiting Buckingham Palace, and will even grant an exciting new privilege for his three children.
Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte 7, and four-year-old Prince Louis will reportedly be allowed to "run around the office" when they come to visit, in an apparent bid to erase any of the "stuffy" residues of his father's old regime.
Meanwhile, King Charles III is also working on reframing the British monarchy in his new role as sovereign. It's understood His Majesty is planning a 'slimmed down' operation in light of the cost-of-living crisis, as well as a smaller coronation ceremony to that of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
woman&home newsletter
Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.

Hailing from the lovely city of Dublin, Emma mainly covers the Royal Family and the entertainment world, as well as the occasional health and wellness feature. Always up for a good conversation, she has a passion for interviewing everyone from A-list celebrities to the local GP - or just about anyone who will chat to her, really.
Emma holds an MA in International Journalism from City, University of London, and a BA in English Literature from Trinity College Dublin.
-
-
Princess Anne was the 'original royal rebel' when it comes to fashion and 'doesn't give two hoots' what people think of her
Princess Anne has always been a frontrunner when it comes to unique royal fashion
By Madeline Merinuk Published
-
Joan Collins's £5 Nivea cleanser she's sworn by for years - and the sleep trick that stops her from having a 'scrunchy face'
The 90-year-old star has some brilliant beauty tricks
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Kate Middleton and Prince William have ‘closed their minds’ to possibility of fixing rift with Sussexes soon - ‘happy families is not a game that everyone can play’
Kate and Prince William have reportedly ’decided to get on with their lives’ after the Princess initially ‘believed the rift could be fixed’
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Prince William’s ‘focus’ on New York trip his way of ‘coping’ amid event that was ‘too painful’, royal expert claims
An expert has alleged Prince William's 'way of dealing' with painful reminders and the situation with Prince Harry is to focus on his work
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Prince and Princess of Wales compared to iconic Friends couple due to ultra 'competitive' relationship - as Kate admits it's a 'mental challenge'
Rugby pro James Haskell compared the Prince and Princess of Wales to Monica and Chandler from Friends
By Caitlin Elliott Published
-
The iconic gifts Prince William was given for George, Charlotte and Louis during NYC trip
Prince William was given some classic NYC style gifts to take home for George, Charlotte and Louis
By Caitlin Elliott Published
-
Meghan Markle’s bold birthday look for Prince Harry's special day featured special nod to Princess Diana’s former go-to make-up
Meghan Markle's bold eye make-up look on Prince Harry's birthday featured this element that was once favoured by her late mother-in-law
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Prince William’s ‘manner of nerves’ in New York reflects ‘similar trait’ between him and King Charles - and it’s all to do with Kate!
A body language expert has described Prince William's 'manner of nerves' and enlightening 'gestures' during his solo trip to the US
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
King Charles and Queen Camilla attend magnificent Versailles banquet with a rather surprising guest list
King Charles and Queen Camilla attended a Versailles banquet during their State Visit and they were joined by quite a surprising mix of stars
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
The huge baby moment Kate and William practised at home before Prince George was even born in order to avoid a mistake in front of the world
The Prince and Princess of Wales made sure they were fully prepped for Prince George's arrival
By Caitlin Elliott Published