India, June 23 -- Prince William just turned 43 - not usually a big milestone - but for someone who will one day be king, it marks an important moment. The past year has been rough. His wife, Kate Middleton, and his father, King Charles, were both diagnosed with cancer. As one insider put it, it's been a time of deep reflection for William, according to a Times report.

The Prince of Wales has been rethinking what matters the most and how the monarchy should look when he takes the crown. While sources stated his reign will be an "evolution, not a revolution," there will be real change. "He's been thinking about how to do things his own way," a close friend explains. "He asks the tough questions and wants the monarchy to be more effective ...