<p id=”par-1_85″>In a stunning development that’s sure to send shockwaves through royal watchers and insiders alike, a new report claims <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/prince-william/”>Prince William</a> has enlisted the very same legal team that represented his <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/prince-william-acts-just-like-princess-diana-instagram-video.html/”>late mother, Princess Diana</a>, during her high-profile divorce from King Charles. The timing of this move is particularly striking, coming just months after Princess Kate publicly revealed her cancer diagnosis in early 2024. The connection to Diana’s former divorce lawyers has sparked a whirlwind of speculation about what might be unfolding behind palace doors.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-prince-william-is-reportedly-using-princess-diana-s-lawyers-to-represent-his-family”>Prince William is reportedly using Princess Diana’s lawyers to represent his family</h2>
<p id=”par-2_29″>As she finalized her divorce from then-Prince Charles, Princess Diana retained the law firm of Mishcon de Reya. This is the same firm that Prince William has reportedly retained.</p>
<p id=”par-3_47″>The <a href=”https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-14567181/Prince-William-hired-Diana-divorce-lawyers-RICHARD-EDEN.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Daily Mail</a>‘s Richard Eden writes that William’s decision is a stark departure from royal tradition, as the family is typically represented by Harbottle & Lewis, and its partner, Gerrard Tyrrell. However, the royal reporter claims there is nothing out of the ordinary for this legal switcharoo.</p>
<p id=”par-4_35″>‘William wanted to strike out on his own,’ a source shared with Eden. ‘He did not want to continue using his father’s lawyers. It’s as simple as that. He wants to be his own man.’</p>
<p id=”par-5_60″>Eden claims that “William’s decision is being seen at Buckingham Palace as the latest example of his desire to follow a different path from that of his father.” Eden added that a friend of the Prince of Wales revealed that William will continue to take steps to do things differently from his father as he evolves in his royal role.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-how-did-princess-diana-s-lawyer-help-her-navigate-her-divorce-from-charles”>How did Princess Diana’s lawyer help her navigate her divorce from Charles?</h2>
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<p id=”par-6_46″>Princess Diana’s professional relationship with the law firm Mishcon de Reya was a crucial and highly strategic part of her historic separation from then Prince Charles. The firm played a central role in guiding her through one of the most publicized divorces in modern royal history.</p>
<p id=”par-7_43″>Anthony Julius, a partner at Mishcon de Reya, became Diana’s legal advisor and representative during her separation and eventual divorce. At the time, he was best known as an intellectual and legal scholar, but the Diana case thrust him into the public spotlight.</p>
<p id=”par-8_38″>Diana’s professional relationship with Julius was characterized by a deep level of trust and candid communication. Per <a href=”https://www.thetimes.com/world/middle-east/article/the-outsiders-diana-and-judaism-jp0bgfb6590?utm_source=chatgpt.com®ion=global” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>The Times</a>, Julius recounted that Diana first enlisted him in 1993 to sue a gym owner who secretly photographed Diana exercising.</p>
<p id=”par-9_38″>She then called on him to act on her behalf in her divorce. Julius said Diana called him after receiving letters from Charles and Queen Elizabeth that she agreed to a formalized split rather than a separation. </p>
<p id=”par-10_27″>Julius wrote, “I told her that it would be my first divorce case. She replied that it didn’t matter — this would also be her first divorce.”</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-prince-william-determined-to-do-things-his-way-like-his-beloved-mother”>Prince William determined to do things his way, like his beloved mother</h2>
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<p id=”par-11_45″>Per the <a href=”https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4vw8xn7e7o” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>BBC</a>, Prince William is reportedly determined to do things in a manner different from how the royal family normally operates. He appears to be taking a page from <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/the-real-princess-diana-insider-stories-kensington-palace-staff.html/”>Princess Diana’s playbook</a> by <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/princess-diana-documentary-exposes-woman-behind-crown-feminist-role-model.html/”>breaking the rules</a> in small increments instead of one fell swoop.</p>
<p id=”par-12_29″>In November 2024 William said, “I can only describe what I’m trying to do. I’m trying to do it differently and I’m trying to do it for my generation.”</p>
<p id=”par-13_36″>The Prince of Wales added, “And to give you more an understanding around it, I’m doing it with maybe a smaller R in the royal if you like, that’s maybe a better way of saying it.”</p>
<p id=”par-14_26″>William will someday hold the highest royal position in the United Kingdom. However, he isn’t planning on upholding some of the role’s more traditional aspects. </p>
<p id=”par-15_31″>Instead, he wants his role to have more of a social impact than just shaking hands. William is looking to ensure his royal position is more than just being a figurehead.</p>
<p id=”par-16_52″>“It’s more about impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening, and helping people,” William told the BBC. “And I’m also going to throw empathy in there as well because I really care about what I do. It helps impact people’s lives. And I think we could do with some more empathetic leadership around the world.”</p>
<p id=”par-17_41″>This statement piggybacks on a <a href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnAZNyncGpA” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>speech William gave</a> in 2024 on behalf of the Diana Legacy Award. He shared, “She taught me that everyone has the potential to give something back. Everyone in need deserves a supporting hand in life.” </p>