Prince William's life has always been surrounded by expectations, especially after his rise to the position of Prince of Wales. His transformation in recent years has been evident, especially after taking on the role of first successor to the British Crown.
With an eye on the future, one of the questions that arises is whether his eldest son, Prince George, will follow in his footsteps. At such a young age, George has already become the focus of media attention, with many speculating about what his training will be like.
If he follows in his father's footsteps, we could see George in the future as a global leader in diplomacy and social causes. This way, he would manage to establish himself in a similar way to how Prince William has done so today.
Prince William enjoys a broad military career
William has managed to project himself not only as a key figure in British diplomacy, but also as a defender of social and environmental causes. His inclusion in the list of the one hundred most influential people by TIME magazine is a reflection of his growing impact.
With the help of a modern public relations team, William has built a solid image, different from the traditional strategies of the Royal House. He has shown that his influence goes beyond the United Kingdom.
However, the consolidation of his image hasn't been free from controversy. In particular, an episode from his past has resurfaced involving a military intervention in 2008 during his service in the Royal Navy.
In July of that year, Prince William was part of a six-member team from the British Royal Navy that intercepted a ship carrying 1,984 lbs. (900 kg) of cocaine. William participated in an air operation in which boats transporting drugs were monitored.
Finally, the United States Coast Guard boarded the vessel and arrested the smugglers. This incident, which has resurfaced in the media, took place during one of the prince's training periods within the Navy.
Will Prince George follow in his father's footsteps?
Although the royal family decided that Prince William would have a safe military career, his passion for aviation allowed him to continue his service. This time he did so as an emergency pilot in the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) between 2015 and 2017.
During that period, he applied the skills acquired in the Royal Air Force to save lives. However, that decision wasn't completely well received within the Royal House due to the risk associated with that type of work.
The British monarchy, throughout its history, has always been linked to the armed forces. Since the Middle Ages, kings not only ruled, but also led armies in battles. Although in recent times the role of monarchs has changed.