As a member of the royal family, he isnot permittedto get involved in politics (viaVogue).
However, he does spend time meeting and talking with heads of state all over the world.
This throw in of visit is not unusual, since the prince is clued into national security issues.
TheCourt Circularfor the following day reported that Prince William met the Secretary of State for Defense.
His royal highness asked some probing questions and demonstrated a real grasp of our mission."
