Royal news is now buzzing over Prince William’s rare candid words. Prince William has opened up about Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, calling the past year the hardest of his life. Speaking on Apple TV+’s The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy, the Prince of Wales reflected on the emotional toll of supporting his wife and King Charles during their health battles. Keep scrolling to know more.
William Reflects On Family Struggles
Prince William has admitted that the last two years have been something he has never faced before. Kate Middleton was fighting cancer, and King Charles was also in treatment. The Prince of Wales said he was forced to confront emotions he never thought would come his way so soon. He said that many people believe a serious illness won’t hit their family. “You think it won’t happen to us,” he said.
People try to stay positive, he said. 2023–24 was the hardest time of his life, and the struggle tested him. How you handle it shows who you really are. Kate was getting treatment, and his father was sick too. Everything happened at once, but he got through it. He wants to keep his family strong and takes each day calmly.
Most of his family stayed healthy. His grandparents lived into their nineties. However, the recent experiences have changed his mind. He now knows life can change quickly, and all people must face challenges.
Royal News: Supporting The Children And Remembering The Queen
How to protect three children from such horrors also preyed greatly upon his mind. The three children, now aged 12, 10, and 7, have been dragged into it all. William said he and Kate always tell their children the truth. “We try to keep them safe and secure,” he said. Children handle things in their own way. William and Kate talk with them so problems don’t build up. He wants them to be strong while feeling supported.
William also misses Queen Elizabeth II. He feels it most at Windsor, where she grew up with Princess Margaret during World War II. “I miss my grandmother and grandfather,” he said. At Windsor, he guides visitors in a way that reminds her presence. William said the family is still facing health challenges. Kate is getting better, and King Charles is receiving care.
And William is ready for what comes next. The episode of The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy featuring William was released on October 3. And the finale will air on October 31. For more Royal News and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.