As they discussed his father and wife’s health, William also talked to Levy about his relationship with the media, saying the constant attention can make difficult times even harder.
“I enjoy my job, but sometimes there are aspects of it, such as the media, the speculation, the scrutiny, that make it a little bit harder than other jobs,” he said. “And it’s just making sure that that doesn’t overtake and intrude into areas at times when you just want a bit of space and a bit of peace and quiet.”
“And I think it’s also important because if you’re not careful, you can intrude so much into someone’s life that, actually, you start unpicking everything,” he said.
William told Levy that the media’s intrusion into King Charles and Princess Diana’s private lives harmed his family, which he doesn’t want for his children.
“Growing up, I saw that with my parents,” William said. “The media were so insatiable back then. It’s hard to think of it now, but they were much more insatiable. And they wanted every bit of detail they could absorb, and they were in everything, literally everywhere. They would know things. They’d be everywhere. And 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.”
“I take a very strong line about where I think that line is, and those who overstep it, you know, I’ll fight against,” he continued. “But equally, I understand, in my role, there is interest. You have to work with the media. They’re all there. You have to have a grown-up sort of situation with it as well. And it’s about knowing where the line is and what you’re willing to put up with.”
