Overview

• William says 2023–24 was the most difficult period of his life and describes the experience as “brutal.”
• He speaks during a special episode of Apple TV+ series The Reluctant Traveler, hosted by Eugene Levy and filmed at Windsor Castle.
• Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that King Charles III was diagnosed with a form of cancer found after a prostate procedure and began treatment while scaling back public duties.
• Kate Middleton disclosed in March 2024 that she had cancer following January abdominal surgery, saying she was in early preventive treatment and requesting privacy.
• Kate later reported she had entered remission, and William’s unusually candid remarks offer a rare personal glimpse into how the family has coped.