Why Prince William Is Unlikely to Leave the U.K. While King Charles Is in Australia
"That might not be wise at this particular juncture."


King Charles is currently on a royal tour of Australia and Samoa with his wife, Queen Camilla. However, don't expect Prince William to be jetting off anywhere while his father is out of the country.
Prince William's children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—are enjoying a two-week break from school over Halloween. While William and wife Princess Kate could technically take their kids on vacation, the Prince of Wales apparently takes his duty as the heir apparent very seriously.
Editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, Ingrid Seward, explained the reason Prince William won't want to travel outside of the U.K. until King Charles returns. "I suspect they will be in Norfolk rather than Mustique as the King is out of the country," Seward told The Sun's Fabulous of Kate and William. "William is a counsellor of state so needs to be in the U.K. when his father is not around."
In 2022, Princess Anne and Prince Edward also became counsellors of state, meaning that they are able to stand in for King Charles when he's away. As a result, there are members of the royal family other than William who can handle official matters while Charles is away.
"So strictly William does not have to be here if they are," Seward told the outlet. "He could go abroad but [that] might not be wise at this particular juncture."
The Royal Family's official website also lists Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, and Prince Andrew as counsellors of state who can step in for Charles. For now, at least, it seems likely that William will remain in the U.K. until Charles returns home, though.
Mike Tindall, a former rugby player who is married to Princess Anne's daughter, Zara Tindall, recently opened up about Princess Kate and Prince William's appearance on his podcast.
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
In an excerpt from his book, The Good, the Bad & the Rugby—Unleashed, serialized in the Daily Mail, Tindall explained, "They came across as down-to-earth, fully engaged, funny and knowledgeable." He continued, "It was a far more enlightening chat than I expected, not because I thought they’d be dull (I already knew that they weren’t) but because I know how everything to do with the royal family is so carefully controlled."
He also teased, "I think the podcast humanized them a little bit, and I kind of wish they’d let us put the uncut version out, because it would have blown the public away."
Amy Mackelden is the weekend editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference.
-
Why Duchess Sophie Allegedly Feels "Snubbed" by King Charles
"There should be an opportunity for Sophie to be allowed to do more," a royal expert claimed.
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Dua Lipa Swaps Her Valentino Dress for a Marni Mini Skirt
The singer accessorized her outfits with more than $120,000 of jewelry.
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Harry Was Allegedly Crushed When William Received "Special Treatment"
"Poor Harry's face across the table," Princess Diana's former butler recalled.
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Duchess Sophie Allegedly Feels "Snubbed" by King Charles as He Refuses to Slow Down Following Hospitalization
"There should be an opportunity for Sophie to be allowed to do more," a royal expert claimed.
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Prince Harry Was Allegedly Crushed When Prince William Received "Special Treatment" as a Child, Says Royal Butler
"Poor Harry's face across the table," Princess Diana's former butler recalled.
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Prince Harry Wasn't Informed About King Charles's Hospitalization as Palace Didn't Want to "Cause Unnecessary Alarm"
"It looks like the duke only found out about his father's latest health update through the media."
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Prince George Had a Six-Word Message for Prince William to Pass Along to a TV Star During a Recent Royal Engagement
The 11-year-old called the star of a popular U.K. series out.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
-
Kate Middleton Has Been Embracing a Princess Diana-Inspired Wardrobe Change as She Prepares for Her Future Role as Queen
There's some very important symbolism behind the fashion choice, according to a royal style expert.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
-
Why Queen Camilla Has Been Issued a "Strict" Warning Regarding Her Meeting With the Pope
Her royal tour of Italy comes with a unique set of rules.
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
How Carole Middleton Might Step Up to Support Princess Kate Following Previous Controversies
"I'm sure the whole family will be wanting to erase the memory of last year's Mother's Day."
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
The "Impactful" Change Prince William Has Made to Royal Protocol as He "Splits" From King Charles
"It's a model you're likely to see more of," a royal source explained.
By Amy Mackelden Published