Prince William's evolution to becoming a leader within The Firm took time. According to royal expert Russell Myers' new book William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story, the Prince of Wales struggled to find his role within the monarchy for a long time. "We would gently ask him to consider taking on more duties or specific engagements, but he would immediately push back," a former Buckingham Palace staffer told the author. Prince William visits Christchurch High School for boys in 2005.