The relationship between Prince William and his father, King Charles, may have undergone some changes.

Last month, William called 2024 "horrible" and "the hardest year of my life.""The Prince of Wales is in the limelight more often throughout 2024 as both his wife Princess Kate and father King Charles were diagnosed with cancer. As a result, William had to take more responsibility as a royal figurehead. And according to a new report, "the dynamics have shifted" between William and his dad.

Speaking to US Weekly, the source claimed, "Charles wanted to be a monarch for decades."The source continued," even though he is battling cancer, he does not get in the way of his desire to succeed on the throne or in a dynamic leader.

While Charles finally accepts the chance to become king, William "is preparing behind the scenes for when his ascension will happen." "Like his father, he takes very seriously that he is successful in the role of the royal family," the source explained.

because William will someday hold Charles's current position, There is "occasional tension" between them, the source claimed. "It's a sensitive topic," they say, suggesting that stories about William's final position will be handled with "discretion and purpose."

Despite the tensions that may exist between father and son, they are both professional when it comes to William's future as king. "The Royal Family has refined protocols and communication strategies for a smooth transition," a source told the outlet.

One source also suggested that it is normal for the royal family to prepare for the future death of the monarch. "William and his team agreed on what they would focus on at the start of his reign and funeral plans for his father," the source told the publication.

Naturally, Charles "feels not comfortable talking [about it] long, so nothing more than necessary is brought up by him."But when it comes to the king sharing his cancer diagnosis with the public, Charles reportedly knows he did the right thing. "He did not want to hide anything so influential," the source claimed.

Charles and William claim to be "close," but they are "rivals when it comes to work."The source also suggested that Charles's suspicion of jealousy towards William "resembles the way he feels about Diana."

Despite these comments, another source suggested that Charles would only be proud of his eldest son. "Most of the time, Charles is doing well," one source told the publication. "But there are still some concerns, and he knows that his reign will go up soon."