Prince William to make new commitment to Church of England

Politics
22 Mar 2026 • 5:40 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Prince William is reestablishing his commitment to the Church of England ahead of his future role as King.
  • Unlike his father, King Charles, and the late Queen Elizabeth II, he is not a regular churchgoer, typically attending only for family and formal events.
  • He is set to attend the Archbishop of Canterbury’s enthronement this week and has met with Dame Sarah Mullally to clarify his dedication.
  • An aide said his commitment is ”quieter“ but ”runs deep and is grounded in something personal and sincere”.
  • Prince William intends to approach his relationship with the Church as his “authentic self”, understanding the significant role he will inherit.

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