Prince William's Surprising Bond with Beatrice's Husband

0:00On March 30, Prince William has long-faced rumors that he dislikes his cousin Princess Beatrice's romantic partners, but sources say he actually, gets along fine with her husband, 42-year-old architect Eduardo Mapelli-Mazzi. They share a passion for football, with William rooting for Aston Villa and Edo backing Arsenal, leading to some friendly trash talk at family events. Insiders know Williams always been close to his cousins, including playful jabs at Beatrice back when she was higher in the line of succession. That warmth contrasts with his past beef with Beatrice's ex-American businessman Dave Clark, whom William introduced, but later ditched, over-trust. Issues, even snubbing him from his wedding in Right List in 2011. Lately, Tension Simmer, with the York Sisters, amid their family's Epstein scandal links, their father's recent arrest, and body language hints of, awkwardness around William and Kate at Sandringham. This and Eugenie are now sidelined from Royal Ascot's key spots.

1:00Experts predict William might take a firm stance on their royal roles when he becomes king, given the strained ties and fresh revelations, potentially, reshaping the family's inner circle for good.