Prince William Admits Watching His Wife And Father Battle Cancer Was “Brutal”

Prince William Admits Watching His Wife And Father Battle Cancer Was “Brutal”

In typical royal family fashion, they’ve remained rather tight-lipped regarding Princess Kate and King Charles’ health. While we know both received cancer diagnoses, it remains unclear what type of cancer Kate had. She recently completed her treatment and announced her focus is to stay cancer-free. Her husband, Prince William, undoubtedly experienced a difficult time emotionally while his wife and father were sick. He recently broke his silence and called 2024 the “hardest year” of his life.

 

 

Princess Kate & King Charles Received Cancer Diagnoses Within Months Of Each Other

According to People, William told reporters at the end of his visit to Cape Town, South Africa, things were “dreadful.” He added his admiration for Princess Kate and King Charles for their strength during such a hard time.

Prince William says the last year has been 'brutal' and the 'hardest of his life' - Manchester Evening News

“But I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done. But from a personal family point of view, it’s been, yeah, it’s been brutal.”

William was in South Africa for the Earthshot Prize Awards. He launched the initiative in 2020 to promote environmentalism. Five individuals receive honors annually for their work toward saving the planet.

Willam said during the event that he became choked up.

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“Hearing The Lion King and things like that gets me quite emotional,” he said. “So, when they started singing and … we were all there and it’s happened, I did feel quite emotional.” He added, “But the key thing is really the impact now. We need to translate the sort of effort that we put into the visibility of the prize and particularly the visibility of the solutions.”

William said that with Princess Kate and King Charles both undergoing cancer treatment, he had to balance work and home. But thankfully, he was able to do that.

“But it’s more a case of just crack on and you’ve got to keep going,” he said “I enjoy my work, and I enjoy pacing myself and keeping sure that I have got time for my family, too.”

 

Prince William says year has been 'brutal' amid King Charles' and Princess Kate's cancer diagnoses – DNyuz

 

 

Prince William calls 2024 the ‘hardest year of my life’ after wife Kate Middleton, dad King Charles’ cancer diagnoses

Prince William is having his own annus horribilis.

The heir to the British throne admitted he’s had a “brutal” year after both his wife, Kate Middleton, and his father, King Charles III, both received cancer diagnoses.

“It’s been dreadful,” William, 42, said while in Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday, adding that it’s been the “hardest year in my life,” according to People.

 

Prince William in Cape Town.

Prince William, pictured in Cape Town, South Africa on Thursday, admitted in a new interview that 2024 has been “brutal.”

 

The Prince of Wales, pictured here Thursday, said it’s been the “hardest year of my life.”

 

Prince William and Kate Middleton walking

Kate Middleton, pictured here in October, announced in March she was battling cancer.

 

The Prince of Wales stated that he’s “so proud” of Middleton and his father for “handling the things that they have done, but from a personal family point of view, it’s been, yeah, it’s been brutal.”

Reflecting on his growing responsibilities as the Prince of Wales following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, he admitted, “So, trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult.”

Middleton, 42, went public with her cancer diagnosis in March, while Charles’ cancer diagnosis was announced one month prior.

 

Prince William and King Charles III
Her news came one month after it was announced King Charles III was also diagnosed with cancer.UK Press via Getty Images
Prince William smiles with his father
William said his responsibilities since becoming Prince of Wales in 2022 on top of family issues has been “difficult.”WireImage

William shared that she is “doing well” after she announced on Sept. 9 that she completed her chemotherapy treatment.

After being told that he appeared relaxed, William replied, “I couldn’t be less relaxed this year, so it’s very interesting you’re all seeing that.”

The father of three then explained that focusing on work and his family motivates him everyday.

“But it’s more a case of just crack on and you’ve got to keep going,” William said. “I enjoy my work and I enjoy pacing myself and keeping sure that I have got time for my family, too.”

 

Kate Middleton on a park bench

Middleton called her diagnosis a “huge shock” in March, but finished chemotherapy in September.BBC

 

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Charles was diagnosed with cancer after he underwent surgery for an enlarged prostate in February.Getty Images

Earlier this week, royal author Robert Jobson spoke to Hello! and shared that Middleton is back to her fitness routine following her cancer treatment.

“From what I understand, Catherine is doing very well,” he said on Monday. “She is back training at the gym and doing all the things she wanted to do.”

Although it wasn’t revealed what type of cancer Middleton was diagnosed with, she did admit that it was a “huge shock” when she went public with the news this spring.

Prince william and kate middleton with their baby
Despite the rough year, William said he leans on his family for support.Getty Images
Kate Middleton and Prince William walk side by side
“I enjoy my work and I enjoy pacing myself and keeping sure that I have got time for my family, too,” the 42-year-old said.

Meanwhile, Charles was diagnosed with cancer after he underwent surgery for an enlarged prostate in February.

Last month, it was revealed that the British monarch would pause his cancer treatment due to his royal engagements in Australia that were scheduled to last for 11 days.

A source told the Daily Mail on Oct. 6 that Charles’ doctors were “mindful” and that his schedule did ensure to “prioritize” his health.

 

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