Prince William Visits MI6 Secretly Again

In a surprising move, Prince William made an unannounced visit to MI6, the UK's Secret Intelligence Service, in June, just prior to the Trooping the Colour event. The visit was not disclosed beforehand, a common practice for many of the Prince's engagements, and was only noted in the Court Circular the following day. The brief entry simply stated, "The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited the Secret Intelligence Service," leaving the public curious about the purpose and details of his visit. This visit comes amid a significant time for the royal family, as it coincided with Princess Kate's first public appearance since revealing her ongoing course of preventative chemotherapy. While the specifics of William's MI6 visit remain undisclosed, it is not his first interaction with the UK's intelligence services. His initial visit to MI6 occurred in 2012, shortly after his marriage to Kate, and they returned together in 2017, emphasizing the Royal Family's longstanding support for security services. In 2019, Prince William undertook a three-week attachment with MI5, MI6, and GCHQ, where he gained firsthand experience of their operations. He expressed admiration for the dedication and sacrifices made by intelligence personnel, who often work in secrecy and face significant stress. The head of counter-terrorism at GCHQ praised William's commitment during his attachment, noting his insightful questions and understanding of their mission, further highlighting the Prince's engagement with national security issues.