Prince William wants to ‘rip up the rulebook’ as Prince of Wales by transforming the role King Charles held for most of his life, reports say Prince William became the Prince of Wales after his father, King Charles III, ascended to the throne. Outlets reported that Prince William hopes to change aspects of the role. William wants to do away with the “never complain, never explain” policy, according to The Mirror. 2 Prince William wants to 'rip up the rulebook' as Prince of Wales by transforming the role King Charles held for most of his life reports say