‌“Everyone has their own coping mechanisms for these sorts of things, and children are constantly learning and adapting,” he tells Eugene now. “You know life is sent to test us as well and it definitely can be challenging at times, and being able to overcome that is what makes us who we are,” he declares. At 43 years old, William suggests that he has grown into his role as a working royal and heir to the throne. “If you let that creep in, the damage it can do to your family life is something that I vowed would never happen to my family. But equally I understand, in my role there is interest, you have to work with the media, they’re all there.