Prince William has once again won hearts as Hollywood star Eugene Levy offered a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the future King’s true personality. The Canadian actor, best known for Schitt’s Creek, opened up about his time with the Prince of Wales while filming an episode of The Reluctant Traveller on Apple TV+.
Levy recalled feeling unexpectedly charmed during the hours he spent with William at Windsor Castle, describing the encounter as nothing short of refreshing.
“I was so impressed with the Prince of Wales,” Levy admitted, according to Express UK. “It was a charming few hours that we had together.”
The Emmy-winning actor confessed he didn’t know what to expect before meeting a senior royal, given the monarchy’s long-standing reputation for formality and distance.
“The monarchy has always been so very formal, but with William, you didn’t get that at all,” Levy explained.
Instead, what surprised him was William’s warmth and relatability, noting that he seemed far less like a distant royal figure and more like an everyday family man.
“He looked like a dad who goes to work and then comes home and has dinner with his kids,” Levy said. “There’s a normalcy to it that just surprised me. It took me aback, actually, a little bit.”
The actor went on to gush about William’s humor, intelligence, and relaxed nature, insisting that he found him to be “so down to earth, very funny, very bright.”
“Got to be honest, he was fun to hang with,” Levy concluded, echoing the growing sentiment that William has an approachable quality that makes him stand out among world leaders.
For viewers who tuned into the Apple TV+ program, William’s candid discussions with Levy revealed not only his easygoing personality but also his deeply protective instincts when it comes to his family.
The Prince of Wales reflected on life with Kate Middleton, their children, and the challenges of public life, including constant media scrutiny.
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He specifically highlighted what he described as the “creep in the night” – the relentless intrusion of the press. “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,” William said.
“So I take a very strong line about where I think that line is, and those who overstep it – I’ll fight against,” he stressed.
The episode also touched on the resilience of his loved ones, including Kate Middleton’s ongoing health recovery and King Charles’ cancer journey, which have placed the royal family under intense public attention in recent months.
Yet even with such challenges, William’s demeanor struck Levy as calm, steady, and deeply committed to balancing duty with fatherhood.
This softer side of the heir to the throne aligns with what many royal watchers believe is William’s greatest strength: his ability to remain grounded despite immense pressure and scrutiny.
Experts have frequently compared William’s public approachability to the late Princess Diana, who was similarly admired for her warmth and human touch.
For Levy, the meeting wasn’t just about filming a TV episode but it was about discovering the man who is preparing to become the next King of the United Kingdom. And what he found was a leader in the making, one who still prioritizes his role as a husband and father above all else.
