William, Prince of Albania, was appointed as monarch in early 1914, hoping to bring stability to a nation plagued by infighting and foreign interests. His short tenure, however, was marred by immediate resistance from Albanian political factions, including local leaders who were skeptical of foreign influence. The situation was exacerbated by regional rivalries and the broader context of pending conflicts in Europe. As tensions mounted, particularly from the burgeoning tensions leading to World War I, many Albanian leaders and citizens did not see Prince William as a legitimate authority. His previous ties to foreign powers further fueled the opposition against him. This growing resistance led to an increasingly precarious situation, resulting in a lack of support from both the populace and international powers. The prince's efforts to consolidate power were met with hostility, and lacking sufficient backing, faced the grim reality of an untenable situation. The pressure ultimately led to his departure, making him one of the many rulers who struggled with external pressures during the era of national consolidation in the Balkans. The departure reflected the fragile state of Albanian politics and the complexity of national identity at the time.