There have been reports of this Prince William aggressively stepping into his role as heir in the midst of his father, King Charles III's ongoing health struggles.

The 42-year-old is said to be already making key decisions about the future of the Palace and is now rumored to be "the toughest ruler the family has ever seen".

Prince William is also said to be looking to cut family expenses and is aiming to improve their public image amid recent scandals involving his brother and uncle.

According to reports, Prince William is "usurping" more power from his father as he continues to battle cancer.

Since King Charles III was diagnosed with the illness last year, he has reportedly handed over more and more responsibilities to the Prince of Wales, seemingly "recognizing that his time to rule will come sooner rather than later".

The heir is now said to make bold, tough decisions, regardless of whose toes he steps on, amid his growing influence in recent months.

He also doesn't hesitate to let go of those who oppose him, especially when it comes to making decisions he believes will benefit the Crown in the long run.

"It's no secret that anyone who rubs shoulders with him will be quickly shown the door," said a palace insider Intouch.

Sources close to The Firm also reported that one of Prince William's top priorities is to revamp the royal family's public image.

The family has been dogged by scandal following the departure of his estranged brother, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle, who stepped back from their senior royal roles and moved to California.

These include revelations from the couple's documentary, Prince Harry Spar's memoirs and numerous interviews the duo gave.

The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, is also believed to be one of those whom William believes has tarnished the family's image due to a sex scandal he was involved in a few years ago.

Due to their differing actions, Prince William has reportedly declared Prince Harry, Meghan and Prince Andrew persona non grata as part of his plans to change the family's public image.

William also plans to cut any unnecessary expenses the Palace has incurred in the past.

"(William) wants costs closely monitored and any fat trimmed immediately," the source said. "He doesn't want there to be any sense that the royal family is being given special benefits."

As part of his plans, he intends to steer the family towards green living, which includes cutting back on private flights.

The insider continued: "He's all about the environment, so he's trying really hard to be front and center in that regard and he's issued this edict that the rest of the family should fit in as environmentally friendly as possible. Private flights and things like that are frowned upon." are watching."

They added: "The days of wasteful spending and overspending are ending now that William is in charge."

It was previously reported that Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have begun preparations for his ascension.

"Although the king carries out his duties with typical determination, he has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment," royal biographer Bedell Smith said. People Magazine.

"As a result, William has taken on more responsibility, and he and Kate have been preparing for their future roles earlier than expected," added Smith.

The royal biographer also emphasized the weight of the responsibility of the heir, for whom the Firm has already started preparing succession plans.

"There's a sense of calm before the storm," Smith continued. "They're next in line for the biggest job of their lives, and of course Kate's health has been a priority, but it's also allowed everyone to step back and realize what's important right now."

Meanwhile, William reportedly does not want Harry to attend his future coronation, as he believes the Duke of Sussex is "disloyal".

According to a The Sunday Times In the article, the Prince of Wales expressed that he wanted his coronation, which will take place after the death of King Charles III, to "look and feel different", possibly including Harry's absence.

William's friends said that as things stand, he does not want Harry at the ceremony, noting: "They are estranged, which is terribly sad."

One of Charles' friends commented on the situation: "The problem for the King and the rest of the family is the worry that if they talk to Harry it will come up in 'Backup' Volume 2. How to regain trust I don't think Harry will ever be able to."

The friend continued: "But from the conversations I've had with the king, I would never say their relationship is irreparable. The king's ability to forgive his son is limitless. There are other members of the royal family who are much more against Harry, that's the problem. "