• Prince William is said to have earned the trust of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.
• He has ‘risen in stature’ in recent years, according to royal experts.
• His leadership qualities were evident during the Pandemic pandemic, royal expert said.

Prince William is said to have earned the complete trust of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, for whom he has ‘risen in stature’ in recent years.

“He’s grown in stature and is doing considerably more serious work than he was 10 years ago,” Daily Express editor Richard Palmer told OK! Magazine. I believe the Queen now has complete faith in him.”

Michelle Thole, co-host of the Keeping Up with the Windsors podcast, expressed similar sentiments, saying, “Turning 40 is a major milestone for anyone, but we’ve watched William develop as a real leader in the last several years.”

She added: “That’s been especially evident during the pandemic, when he massively rose to the challenge and perhaps improved many people’s perceptions of him.”

Claudio Joseph, another royal expert, praised William and Kate Middleton’s strong partnership, stating, “They have both been much more public profile since the start of the first term.” It’s incredible how much William has changed since he married and had children.”

“Since his grandpa Prince Philip died last year, he has clearly stepped up to the plate, and appears to have embraced rather than resented his job,” she continued.