Prince William, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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Prince of Wales among finalists for TIME’s 2026 Person of the Year?

According to a reliable source, Prince of Wales Prince William is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the prince's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 05/10/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Prince William for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 44-year-old prince, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Prince William so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the prince have already been named ‘Briton Of The Year’ by some major British newspapers and even ‘London Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in London (Prince William's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the prince was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Prince William Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 4 Oct 2026
“Congrats! William has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 4 Oct 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Prince William?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 4 Oct 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Prince William?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?

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