Prince William admits he's 'hugely stubborn' in rare resurfaced interview about control

Prince William has been called stubborn on several occasions throughout his life however the royal once opened up about his "famous" trait when he was just 21 years old.

The Prince of Wales talked about being "stubborn" in a rare resurfaced interview for his 21st birthday when he was still studying at St Andrews University, in Scotland.

The royal eloquently explained how he didn't want to lose his identity.

He told PA's Peter Archer: "I don't go around and expect everyone to listen to me the whole time. But I like to be in control of my life. Because I have so many people around me, I can get pulled in one direction and then the other.

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"If I don't have any say in it, then I end up just losing complete control and I don't like the idea of that. I could actually lose my identity."

The heir to the throne admitted that a lot of people thought he was "hugely stubborn".

He added: "But you have to be slightly stubborn because in my position everybody wants you, for one reason or another.

"If you don't stick to your guns and stick to your decision, then you lose control."

Peter Archer later said of meeting the young future King: "William is an unassuming young man; His firm handshake, welcoming smile and boyish charm were a winning combination.

"However, William left no doubt who was in control."