These predictions arrive shortly after William offered a rare hint about his future leadership style. Appearing on The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy in October, he said: “I think it’s safe to say that change is on my agenda. Change for good. And I embrace that, and I enjoy that change. I don’t fear it.

“That’s the bit that excites me. The idea of being able to bring some change. Not overly radical change but changes that I think need to happen.”