Channel 5 is assembling a television autobiography of the next in line for the throne with Prince William: Passion, Honour, Duty, a documentary special airing at 9:00 PM. Rather than new interviews, the program constructs its portrait of the future king using his own words, drawing from an extensive archive of public speeches and television appearances made throughout his life.
The film aims to build a narrative of Prince William’s journey by revisiting key moments that have shaped him. It touches upon his childhood under intense media scrutiny, the lasting influence of his mother, Princess Diana, and his own struggles with the press. The documentary also looks at his time as an air ambulance pilot, a period that reportedly gave him a perspective far removed from the royal bubble.
By using William’s public statements, the program shows how he has defined himself over the years. It connects his official duties and charitable work, such as his focus on homelessness, with his more unguarded moments, like time spent at football matches. The result is a curated look at the man preparing for his future role, a biography told not by others, but through the public record he himself has created over four decades.
Prince William: Passion, Honour, Duty airs on Channel 5 at 9:00 PM on Saturday, 21 June, 2025.
