Prince William’s Idea of a ‘Fun Evening’ with Kate Middleton Includes a Surprising Reality TV Show
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Prince William may be the heir to the British throne, but when it comes to unwinding at home, he chooses to relax like many of his millennial peers: through gripping reality television. In his biography Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. Her Story, royal author Robert Hardman draws a sharp distinction between the private habits of William and his father, King Charles III. While the King famously stays up late into the night writing letters, William’s inner circle reveals that his ultimate definition of a fun evening is simply sitting down with the Princess of Wales to watch The Traitors.
The British adaptation of the psychological competition, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, tasks players with navigating deception between secretive “Traitors” and unsuspecting “Faithfuls.” Since its 2022 debut, the series—inspired by the Dutch format De Verraders—has evolved into one of the most-watched broadcasts in UK television history, drawing devoted viewers from all walks of life, including the royal couple.
William’s relaxed engagement with contemporary media was similarly on display during his candid appearance on Eugene Levy’s Apple TV+ travel series, The Reluctant Traveler. Over a pint near Windsor Castle, the Prince of Wales spoke with rare vulnerability about his parents’ historic divorce, his children’s resilience during Kate’s cancer treatment, and even his complex relationship with Prince Harry when considering George’s path toward the Crown.
The Wales family dynamic at their Forest Lodge residence in Windsor enters a new phase this autumn:
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Prince George Enrolls at Eton College: The 13-year-old heir is embarking on his boarding school education at Eton College, following in his father’s footsteps. Situated close to the family’s Windsor estate, the institution allows George to balance rigorous boarding life with regular weekend visits home, ensuring continuous family support as he takes his first steps toward his royal destiny.