A childhood friend of Prince William has shared an amusing insight into the future King's school days, revealing how his unexpected career ambition left their entire class in stitches.
The Schoolboy Prince's Unconventional Dream
Actor and comedian Humphrey Ker, who attended both Ludgrove School in Berkshire and Eton College with Prince William, recalled the hilarious moment during an interview with the Telegraph. The incident occurred when pupils were asked to write about their future ambitions at their preparatory school.
Humphrey Ker, who has since worked with Hollywood stars including Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, described how classmates shared typical childhood dreams of becoming footballers or pilots. However, when it came to William's turn, the young royal surprised everyone with his choice.
"Some people said fighter pilot, Arsenal striker, this and that, the usual," Humphrey explained. "He said, 'I want to be a policeman.' And everyone burst out laughing, because of course he wasn't going to be a policeman, we all knew everything that was going to happen in his life - he was going to be king."
The Reality of Royal Destiny
The moment was particularly amusing because, unlike his peers who could realistically pursue various careers, William's future as heir to the throne was already largely predetermined. The young prince seemingly hadn't yet grasped the limitations his royal status would place on his career choices.
Both William and Humphrey attended Ludgrove School in Berkshire before progressing to Eton College together, sharing formative educational experiences that would shape their respective futures. While Humphrey pursued a career in comedy and acting, William's path was always destined for royal duties.
Broader Royal Family Developments
While Humphrey's reminiscences focused on William's childhood, attention has recently turned to developments within the wider Royal Family. Following Prince Andrew's departure from royal duties, royal photographer Ian Pelham Turner has suggested this could create opportunities for Prince Harry's potential return to the UK.
Turner commented: "All these negotiations, perhaps, for example, with Harry have been accelerated. I think William feels very aggrieved at Harry. So Charles has done a trade-off."
Prince Harry fuelled reconciliation rumours earlier this month with a heartfelt Remembrance Day essay expressing his deep affection for Britain. In his moving piece, he described Britain as "is, and always will be, the country I proudly served and fought for."
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News that Harry's essay "showed him at his best and also highlighted his status as an exile." He added: "Exiles feel deep regret. He knows the military was the making of him after the trauma he suffered following the death of his mother, which still haunts him."
Fitzwilliams particularly noted Harry's "respect and affection for Queen Elizabeth II, whom he called 'my Commander-in-Chief,' is undoubted," suggesting the essay came "from the heart" and was "all the more moving for that."
