Prince Charles and Prince William Funny Press Conference on Gap Year Plans (2000)

On this day in 2000, Prince William was joined by his father, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales for a press conference on his younger prince's plans for his gap year. Speaking in the gardens of Charles's Gloucestershire home of Highgrove, William described receiving his A-Level results while up a mountain in Belize, his plans to go to Chile on his gap year, and how he went about raising the funds for his travels. he also spoke about how upset he and his brother Prince Harry were about the publication of a book about his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
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[@EspressoBaby]

My goodness, Prince William looks so much like his Mum, Princess Diana. The pride of his Papa is palpable.

[@Jiya-cg7hs]

He does. But if we see personality wise, Harry is more like his mum.

[@EspressoBaby]

@Jiya-cg7hs It certainly appears as if Prince William got the best of both of his parents, and a good dose of his grandmother HMTQ as well.

[@FreudsHIPS]

Charles was looking quite fresh at the time too.

[@daCubanaqt]

I actually think he looks like a young Prince Phillip! Everyone thinks he looks like Diana though. He definitely has her charisma!

[@void_gamer2222]

@@Jiya-cg7hsi agree. Harry inherited Diana’s paranoia and mental illness and Charles’ entitlement and petulance. Harry got his parent’s worst traits.

[@user-ut8rv4eg4u]

OMG William looks sooooo much like his mother in this press conference

[@nicolemurphy2629]

YEP unreal

[@nicolemurphy2629]

hes right she is still exploited dont buy into it

[@VirgoCatleesi]

He still does. He always will, even as he ages.

[@Chicalitaa]

That's exactly what I said as I saw him come out

[@timetraveler5246]

@@nicolemurphy2629When this took place, never in a million years would William have thought that years later his own brother would be one exploiting their mother. Equally heartbreaking and disgusting.

[@maggiemac5572]

So we’ll spoken even at this age. The affection between William and his father is so obvious.❤

[@dianad1968]

Yes, Charles looks very proud of his son. It's amazing to me that William mentioned Harry with such caring and love. He loved his brother only to be betrayed by him.

Of course he was and is well spoken. He was and is extremely well educated. That interview was the year before university, so at that age, a well educated individual is, indeed, well spoken. In addition, his upbringing was the best, where education, respect, and good manners were on top of the list. Prince William has always been extremely well mannered and respectful.

[@S_J_banana]

he went to private school so of course he was well spoken

[@maggiemac5572]

@ He was only 17 or 18 here. It doesn’t matter how much education one has, either you have the ability to vocalize eloquence or you don’t. His brother who received the same education by his 18th birthday was busy dressing up in a nazi costume and could barely string two words together.🙄

[@Veronique428]

⁠@@S_J_bananaWilliam wife went to the same university, and yet she cannot write “country “ properly!😏

[@denilsondearagon5068]

Kind, gracious and genuinely sincere just like his mother. And what a Prince 👑 charming!

[@user-bs4jn6444]

Not just his mother fgs. His father too...and his loving grandparents.

[@ayakasalih4189]

I always caught my late mum looking at me with what I can only describe as awe / pride. With ❤️❤️❤️ in his eyes, Charles is obviously very proud of William ...

[@fitzfitzgerald1249]

isn't just what you do but what you don't do. Not just what you did but how you did it. Not just what you said but how you said it. Love is so simple yet the simple make it so hard. Love Is full of knowledge yet even the smart don't get it. Love doesn't cost a fortune yet fortunes are spent trying to gain it. Love does demand of you yet you are not willing to sacrifice for it. Those who only seek what love can give and do for them, do nothing for love and others and in such selfish pursuit, in turn rob themselves of love's best gift. Make this year the year you seek to sow love and not just reap it. Be love and not just think it. Do love and not just say it. Talk love and just don't fake it. Seek love and just don't chase it. Embrace it but don't enslave it, share it but don't dare boast in it. Enjoy it but don't abuse it. Free it and watch it come back. Invest in it and watch it pay back. Wash your life in it, light your darkness with it, eat your food with it conduct your business with it and above all else Serve God in it. For whatever love is and is not, it's all of, for and From Him. He is LOVE! " By Steven Gooden

[@rheailiarome2287]

Behind the royalty stands a good man. He was caring then and continue to be caring now. What a wonderful King he will be one day. May God bless and keep him and his family always 🙏

[@denyseleonard240]

Charles’ pride in his son just bursts the screen 😊

[@itsbritneybisch8552]

I was about to say the same thing!

[@user-we6qz2ic9k]

@denyseleonard240 A lot to Thank Diana for

[@carleennicholson7537]

So lovely to see too!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@user-ug5rv4mx2h]

Как Диана украсила породу ВИНДЗОРОВ.

[@void_gamer2222]

@@user-ug5rv4mx2h yeah the spencers were all to eager to have their blood on the royal line. Any spencer daughter would do as long as she can birth the next heir and spare.

[@mysteewillow5787]

Good job late princess Diana and King Charles he is a shining light example a good human ❤

[@squirreldog5]

Such a handsome young man with such a kind heart, Catherine is a lucky girl!

[@Maxi_1801]

...and William a lucky boy.❤

[@PrincessPowerranger]

​@@Maxi_1801❤❤❤❤❤hes very lucky to be with Kate

[@AnaAcuraErica]

Too bad he didn’t grow up to be a handsome man tho ijs

[@A.K.00]

yes he was. that handsomeness didn't last very long tho

[@marangelasp7462]

He is handsome. Just sh...t u​@@AnaAcuraErica

[@Charlie-yv8dd]

I said it before prince William is the perfect combination of his late mother and of his father. Once he will be a great King.

[@carolinacimador2360]

So cute and sweet Love between father and son!!💕👏😍😍 Prince Williams so young anf involved in sustaintable matters and community Projects. LOVE IT!! 👏👏🌱💕🎉

[@robertdelaria3512]

Spitting image of his beautiful mother Diana

[@siobhanryanoleary2816]

Even back then he was looking after his brother. Asking that his brother would receive the same privacy at Eton that was afforded to him.

[@user-vz7ls5qm5c]

The Prince looked after the idiot his entire life until the dodo bird found a controller.

[@andersonomo597]

What a gorgeous handsome young man!! So glad he met Catherine. There would have been a LOT of competition, even if he wasn't the future King!!

[@katrinakarena]

What a cutie he was. I see some of Diana’s mannerisms and it makes me both smile and feel sad on her behalf that she didn’t get to be with her splendid grown up son.

[@kismit100]

Father and son, I love ❤️ them both

[@roriemcfadden6097]

Put that next to the picture of William as a baby with Diana & Charles trying to keep him on the blanket with a hoard of photographers there in line. Or better yet when he was a toddler also with his parents, but right in front of the photographer explaining what a camera does. It was one of the sweetest pics.

[@MaliKamicak]

Was it? He was cute, sure, but diana and charles did over do it with exposing their children to the media.

[@roriemcfadden6097]

@@MaliKamicak I understand what you are saying, but there was a demand & expectation for Charles & Diana's to show them. It was not every day but she was the 1st royal to travel with children so that was different. It seemed like it was initially 1st day of their school, royal events & probably inc. interest after Diana passed. Now there is too much coverage of PH & MM. It's constant, too much complaining when they live in luxury & we in the states don't see them doing anything productive.

[@alexandrastefanski2224]

Glad he helped out in those countries during his gap year too

[@kualumpurzagreb3408]

How absolutely fabulous !! Terrific footage indeed ! 👍 The Evolution of a true Prince - HRH Prince William has us all enthralled ! ❤❤

[@Supernovae2010]

Prince William has the most beautiful voice I've ever hurd. He has his mother Diana's smile and kindness and his father Charles' love for ecology. He will be a Great King !

[@isis371]

his voice is so much like Dianas

[@AnaAcuraErica]

Hurd??

[@rekhashetty432]

Looks so much like his mum. 😊😊

Working on an environmental project already back then, before university. ❤ Prince William is the best. ❤

[@lsmith9249]

@@SusanFourtane him and the others he was with were looking after children he took his turn as DJ, as cook and cleaner, working outdoors was just part of it

@@lsmith9249 He spoke about the environmental work involved in the interview himself.

[@lsmith9249]

@ someone from the media went down during his stay and interviewed him and filmed what he was doing any environmental work was only a small part of it besides DJ, cleaning and cooking duties, he taught English in schools besides other things and they were building wooden walkways, great for the environment but he talked about the other things he did more

[@user-tf5jr2eb7e]

Holy God. William was the spitting image of his Mum in that interview for planned gap year.

[@athenstar10]

Looking back at these footages, I'd say: Thank you Diana for this beautiful man. Thank you Charles for his intelligence.

[@lisadc4681]

Diana turned out to be more intelligent than all of them and beat them at their own game!! She was not just a pretty face as your comment implies..

[@athenstar10]

@@lisadc4681It's never smart to involve your children in your own mess. She's human, of course she 's far from physically perfect. Would rather have a Charles Jr. ? 😅

[@cloverite]

@@lisadc4681Diana finished school with two low grade CSE’s despite private tutors. She was far from intelligent, she was however very good at manipulation.

[@anjiedavie6792]

@@cloverite Because she wasn't academic, doesn't mean she wasn't intelligent.

[@lisadc4681]

@@anjiedavie6792 Thank you. People above don't understand that obviously. Intelligence isn't always about your grades in school.

[@hilaryoldfield7869]

Wow, he was always working for conservation, I didn't know that... We really do have a dedicated future king, just like his father... ❤❤❤❤

[@ging64]

great to see he still is in to conservation like his father and grandfather

[@LizaFergison]

William has always been such a mature young man. It's a pity younger brother is such an idiot.

[@bernedettekuteyi3843]

I hope Harry will change and learn to appreciate what he is losing for a toxic relationship

[@cilajoao1]

​@@bernedettekuteyi3843i suapect he's too stupid to see it.

[@VioletaDrzemala]

Prince William looks so much like his mum, Princess Diana. So pleasant to watch, very humble and there's no bit of air in him. God bless you and your family❤

[@lizm3192]

Lol well said!

[@nicolemurphy2629]

Appreciate and respect that people are different just because william and harry are brothers it doesnt mean they are clones!!! they are individuals with their own personality and choices. Respect that ♥️

[@janetclaireSays]

Charles looks great at this age, William too, of course!

[@rentiaboshoff9939]

Wow Prince William is the double of his Mother Princess Diana, and so we'll spoken at such a early age, all the Glory to Prince Charles and the queen for his beautiful foundation that they have given him. He is highly intelligent! God Bless him and his family❤

[@bernedettekuteyi3843]

King Charles loved both his boys so much.

[@valvivi7634]

PRINCE Charles loves not loved ...

[@ruthhogg6423]

@@valvivi7634KING

[@eskay2012]

Watching William brings glimpses of Diana all the time. So good that he is now grown and a capable man to be the next king.

[@marymayor66]

William was & is a wonderful young man, so different from his Brother.

[@Im_so_Retro85]

Im so glad William was the first born. The Kingdom really dodged a bullet!

[@ckp2ator389]

This shows how thoughtful the training and education of William was, as it must be for a future King. Beyond an excellent education it included hands-on working with those less fortunate and to improve living conditions. His hands-on helping continued with his rescue pilot work after college. No wonder he connects so well with everyday people as he goes about his public duties.

[@doorschick89]

William has always been beautiful. Not just outside, he just is a very lovely person.

[@ChillToMusic87]

No moody jumped up little Prince Harry in site 👌🏼

[@lydiaorrock4657]

He is of his mother's image ..she would be so proud how he has grown into a wonderful kind and gracious man ..Charles has done a great job raising his wonderful son .

[@jadefire2817]

You can tell that Prince William has grown into an adult who understands that our parents were "growing up" too, when they were raising us. That we settle into the idea that they have done their best, and now we must do *our* parenting best, and all move forward as family, and as *ADULTS.* Unlike some folk who think they must have an apology for how "horrible" our lives were as children. (insert eye-rolling here)

[@maryabbott5005]

Hear! Hear!! So VERY Well stated 💯🤩🎯💖❣️👑👑

[@nicolemurphy2629]

I reveled in being a Mum to my children and seeing their fun & joy so many happy memories

[@joan5582]

Are you going to eyeroll at the entirety of humanity whose stories you can’t even begin to know?

[@jadefire2817]

@@joan5582 You missed the point. The eye-roll was for the Sussexes (Harry in particular) who seem to be dead set on having an apology from any and everyone they think has "wronged" them, including his own father.(Rather than be a mature human being, like William, who has realized their parents were human also, and made mistakes.) I was not including the entirety of humanity whose stories I can't even begin to know.

[@joan5582]

@@jadefire2817 I see. Thank you for clarifying. Sorry that I misunderstood.

[@Spook2431NYC]

Just love ❤ the absolute pride & ❤ in Prince Charles eyes towards his eldest son!👏👏👏❤❤❤🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧😎

[@Texan27]

He always knew his duty. Might not have wanted it but accepted it and look at him now. Makes everyone proud. Country, family and himself. IMO must respect and love himself, in a healthy way, in order to give himself to all.

[@rheedixon192]

And Wills was protective of Harry even when the spotlight was meant for him..

[@carollee6963]

William looks like a tall Spencer snd most definitely like his mother!

[@chinchillin6280]

Very much so!!! Better side I’d say 😅

[@Reality6789]

William is the image of his mother ❤

[@shopgirl10]

He looks so much like his mother, He will make an amazing king. Meanwhile, Harry is playing in Hollywood and moaning about his life.

[@SUNFlower-tt9zv]

Harry was troubled child

[@nikki2kk]

Oh he was gorgeous when he was younger, and has grown into a very sexy man lol Just like his mum. The way his eyes peek up as if scanning the room and his smile. He has an air about him of kindness and strength.

[@zoesopinion9054]

Such a handsome young man!!! ❤👑❤ His father is so proud of him😊

[@carolynhague7199]

What a good man he was already even so young

[@user-hf1pg2ey6l]

He has always been much much better looking than Harry, very much so, and highly intelligent. He has kind eyes.

[@scmalnis]

Spot on!

[@Takecareofyourbusiness]

so unecessary and untrue specialy now!

[@AnaAcuraErica]

Harry > William

[@Jeni_oliver17]

@@AnaAcuraErica😂😂

[@sarahprice1375]

You can see that not only is Charles so very proud but he's watching very protectively too. Theirs is a loving, warm relationship xx

[@lesliespann6420]

Sweet boy. Just a few months younger than my baby daughter. He’ll always hold a special place in my heart. Peace be with you, William. 💚

[@nisoshahabibzadeh]

He was gorgeous then, and he is gorgeous now! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@user-we6qz2ic9k]

He's a photocopy of his mother the lovely Lady Di, the most beautiful inside out princess Diana

[@balkantrip5558]

The future king

[@eshiestrik2756]

I enjoyed the interview with Prince William. He and his Dad looking so relaxed and having a bit of a laugh together, probably at all the cameras clicking, before the interview started. I had a few giggles at the cameras going off ❤😂 Even back then 22 or so years ago he was choosing to do things that would be of benefit to others. What a great young man ge was then and still is. He has a wonderful heart for service for others. ❤

[@ruthash9516]

Prince William has so much grace and very humble person.

[@cremetea]

such a level head (and handsome at that) on those shoulders. he has always and continues to show sense. it's good to see Charles supporting his son. just went with William to accompany him. he is a good parent.

[@hesterpothas8265]

You dont need glasses to sea prince William resembles his beautifull mom. Prince Charles pride!! As from the day he was born. His love bloomed!!! 🌹🤴🤴❤

[@timothyj1966]

Good Lord, He is so much his Mother!

[@annbannister1118]

Wonderful young man , oh my he looks sooo much like his mother 😢❤

[@scmalnis]

Prince William is such a handsome and kind young man, a real asset to the RF and the country. God bless him and his family.

[@mushypeas468]

Bravo William ❤

[@IndiraFernando]

May he be blessed

[@bbdaria3023]

so handsome and articulate

[@marya5263]

Lot of love there and how much like his mother william was then and still is now.

[@teresajannuzzio2408]

God he looks like his Mother

[@Cspspack]

He handled that like a pro at such a young age.

[@cagirl2220]

Making of a king 👑. Gorgeous Princess William.

[@lynarcher8192]

How many pictures can they possibly need? Im so glad he was the first born. Hes turned out an incredible future head of state with an amazing woman by his side.

[@seagypsy_]

William is a handsome man but l never realised what a hottie he was in his teenage years.

[@suzanahrajan9282]

Looks so much of his mummy Princess Diana . The future King will do well . ♥️

[@atienoc3182]

Harry is looking for perfection. Good luck to him. This is beautiful and genuine.

[@Wanderw]

Imagine at this point Harry was already bitter and envious back then. Hahahaha

[@carolynrjackson]

Oh he was GORGEOUS! ❤😊

[@karyncasey9363]

How awkward. All you hear are the clicks of cameras. I know they're used to it, but I'd want to hide!

[@Wanderw]

He is his mother’s son. Look at his face. He looks like her mom especially with his hair before. He is already smart and articulate.

[@user-nf6kh5dr7g]

Im sorry but there’s just something so attractive about him aahhh. it’s not just his face but the way he speaks and his mannerisms… watching this makes me want to melt into a puddle🫠🫠🫠

[@smithgabrielle101]

Ik he's a male version of his mum... He has her mannerisms and idiosyncrasies

[@rachael3050]

So lovely ❤

[@ellajames2033]

goodness, gracious!!! He was so handsome when he was a teenager.

[@bonnieallen2430]

What an amazing boy, and now an amazing man. For people who criticize Charles and/or Diana, they couldn’t have been so bad if they created and curated this extraordinary person. I am 60 years old and embarrassed to say I have a horrible crush on this young man!!

[@allison8331]

Lol! Glad I’m not the only one to have a little crush!😄

[@nicolemurphy2629]

There isnt anything horrible about a crush 😉

[@SF114-ACCARDO]

He is in Dallas! Ghost Bar! 27 and up.

[@aeroTnz]

He is the mirror of princess Diana inside and out

[@BlankCanvas88]

Catherine is really special b/c we used to think, who could ever be good enough for Prince William? With her, there's no disappointment. We understand completely.

[@carolebeaton8452]

He also showed concern for his brother. Harry’s narrative just doesn’t hold up!

[@nicolaallen7698]

Isn't he hansom, Harry is spare in that as well😂

[@happydais.y6030]

William looks so much like Diana to me🥹

[@giannimolluso5846]

He'll make a Great King.

[@jiewang7985]

William reminds Diana so much.

[@christinahighsmith4453]

I see so much Diana in him it’s uncanny… he’s not even trying and probably isn’t even aware. The mannerisms… shyness when he walks up to the press and glances up quickly. So unlike the grifting “other brother.”

[@vivstone4596]

That's one of the reasons for his anger.

[@smithgabrielle101]

Yess

[@Mom2Aiden08]

I have always thought Prince William to be a carbon copy of his late mother, however I see that he also has some of his father’s features as well. I don’t care what Harry says about KC3 not being a loving father, anyone can see the love he has for his boy’s. You absolutely cannot fake the way he looks lovingly at William and with such pride. The same look is there whenever he looks at his boys.

[@missysample4486]

William looks so much like Dianna in this video. His looks, body build also charming demeanor.

[@clairemercier3969]

As Princess Diana used to call William: DDG (Drop Dead Gorgeous).

[@kdfulton3152]

I’m so PROUD of Prince William; to have lost his Mum early too, he still has forged ahead with his duty and is now an excellent Prince of Wales. I remember his first tour to NZ and he was photographed with his parents. Remember “Willy Wombat”? lol ❤😊

[@32446]

Looks just like Diana

[@carriesherk9786]

Yes, he’s very well spoken and you can tell he loves his brother and was looking out for him too! The lies that Harry is telling about their relationship is almost unforgivable, that alone must hurt Prince William tremendously!

[@nicolemurphy2629]

Hes rather nice I agree

[@spiderliliez]

Wills always sounds like his mother, and the way he speaks and all.

[@laurac8659]

He’s gorgeous ❤

[@tracy3364]

So flippin handsome ...so like his mom❤

[@Cherish1056]

He looks just like his mom.

[@Veronica-dc5ms]

Omg ~ I see Princess Diana all over his face 💕~ Beautiful young soul ~

[@oceancat0450]

He could not look more like Diana. Prince William has always been a looker.

[@fatamy8597]

until now

[@Rinnie749]

RIP Diana❤