The heir to the throne is not known for his Christian faith and, unlike his father and late grandmother, is not a regular churchgoer. Royal author Robert Hardman wrote in 2024 that according to a senior Palace figure, William “very much respects the institutions” but he is “not instinctively comfortable in a faith environment”. William is not a regular churchgoer (Aaron Chown/PA)But British monarchs serve as Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Perhaps in an effort to address questions over his faith, an aide to William has said: “The Prince of Wales’s commitment to the Church of England is sometimes quieter than people expect, and for that reason it is not always fully understood. “At a time when institutions can be seen simply through a social or cultural lens, he understands that the Church’s role goes beyond this.

Source: The Times March 22, 2026 12:59 UTC