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Prince William Calls Past Year His Hardest, Pledges to Protect Family and Refresh the Monarchy

A new Apple TV+ preview captures the heir’s focus on family security alongside a measured update to royal duties.

Overview

  • Preview clips from The Reluctant Traveler show William describing 2023–2024 as the toughest period of his life after cancer diagnoses for Princess Catherine and King Charles.
  • William says family worries can overwhelm him and vows to guard his children’s privacy, citing past media intrusions as a line he will challenge if crossed.
  • He signals plans for a slimmer, modernized monarchy, emphasizing change that is purposeful rather than radical.
  • The episode, airing Oct. 3 on Apple TV+, features William guiding Eugene Levy around Windsor Castle and discussing how his children are coping with recent upheavals.
  • Catherine is publicly in remission while the King’s treatment continues, as commentators highlight William’s expanded diplomatic role and say insiders view him as fully ready to lead if needed.