Prince William was born in 1982, which is just a year after her parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana got married. As the firstborn of the Heir Apparent, royal experts and biographers have been certain that he had enjoyed similar interests as his father during his childhood years. However, it was noted that some of these "interests" were not largely supported by her mother, the late Princess of Wales.
According to Express UK, royal editor, Robert Jobson revealed in his 2006 book, titled William's Princess, that Princess Diana "disapproved violently" the "manly pursuits" of his sons that were reportedly "encouraged" and "introduced" by Prince Charles. As stated, the late Princess was "disgusted" by Prince William's love for "hunting" and shooting.
It was pointed out that the young royal born-Prince had a "surprising talent" in this hobby that has been "favored by the Windsors." At the young age of 11, he had already "bagged" his first rabbit, as per claims.
Princess Diana did not reportedly support the hobby of her husband and son. So, instead of forcing the young princes from their early interests, it was said that "tried to turn" their heads away from it and introduced them to "amusement parks" and "thrill rides."
Despite enjoying what his mother had introduced to them for leisure, the royal expert explained that the young princes were "devoted" to their father, Prince Charles. Aside from this, they also reportedly enjoyed all outdoor activities, including especially hunting and shooting.
While Princess Diana did not come to like the hobby, it was claimed that she let it pass several years later. As explained, she just accepted the fact that Prince William liked the "thrill by the chase."
The Duke of Cambridge seemingly did not outgrow his hobbies and interests in shooting and hunting. As per Independent UK, the royal born-Prince was "criticized" in 2016 over his claims that "trophy hunting" can be "justified."
As reported, the royal spoke on air and shared that there is a place for "commercial hunting" in Africa, as well as in other places around the world. He also reportedly stated that it is not "everyone's cup of tea." But, if the money over the commercial hunting "goes back into the protection" of species, he said then that it is a "justifiable means" of "conserving species," especially those that are under "serious threat."
These statements caught the attention of many "conservationists" in the United Kingdom. It was said that several of these charities were "saddened" by the statements that Prince William gave.
