When Prince William's parents' marriage fell apart, he tried helplessly to comfort them. There's a scene early in Penny Junor's royal biography - Prince William: Born to be King: An intimate portrait - in which, following an altercation with Charles, Princess Diana runs into her bathroom in tears.Their son William, 10, pushes tissues under the door, saying: "I hate to see you sad." It's a compelling image, the young boy - who will one day be king - trying to console his weeping mother.
In recent months, Prince Harry has spoken openly about his struggles while William has remained tight-lipped.Touching stories like this one give us a peak into how the eldest prince dealt with boyhood and adolescence.
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