Julius was a founding trustee and eventually vice-president of the fund until its closure in 2012.

According to insiders, William’s decision is seen within Buckingham Palace as another indication of his desire to carve out his own path as a modern royal.

“William wants to do things differently from his father, and wants to be seen to do them differently,” a source close to the Prince revealed.

Diana’s connection with Mishcon de Reya has long been a part of royal history, especially due to a controversial note reportedly written by Lord Mishcon after a private meeting with the Princess in 1995.

The so-called ‘Mishcon Note,’ which has resurfaced in recent years through documentary makers, highlighted concerns that Diana allegedly expressed about a supposed plot to harm her through a staged car crash.

The beloved Princess Diana tragically passed away in a car accident in Paris on 31 August 1997, along with her partner Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul.

A note, written two years earlier and said to have been given to then-Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Condon, was kept in a secure place for many years before resurfacing during investigations into the Princess’s death.

In 2022, Channel 4 UK aired Investigating Diana: Death in Paris, a four-part documentary that delved into the contents and context of the note, including Diana’s alleged fears and the events surrounding her tragic death.