So, what can we learn from a prince who died fifty years ago? Perhaps this: don't wait for permission to live boldly. William of Gloucester took his passport, his pilot license, and his heart, and went places. He was gone too soon, but he wasn't gone before he lived.
Tonight, when you're scrolling through your feed or stuck in traffic, ask yourself: What is my version of the Tokyo jazz club? For William, it was a plane, a diplomat’s desk, and a woman he loved against the odds. For you, it might be a new project, a fearless conversation, or a spontaneous trip. The point isn't the destination. It's the choice to fly.
