“I’d say 2024 was the hardest year I’ve ever had,” he admitted in a candid conversation with actor Eugene Levy for Apple TV+’s The Reluctant Traveler, set to premiere October 3.
“Life is sent to test us, and being able to overcome that is what makes us who we are.”
Middleton announced her cancer remission in January 2025 after months of preventative chemotherapy.
At the time, the news brought relief to the nation, but the Princess of Wales later revealed the aftermath of treatment was far from simple.
During a royal engagement in July, she explained: “Treatment’s done, then it’s like, ‘I can crack on, get back to normal.’ But actually, the phase afterwards is really, really difficult. You have to find your new normal, and it takes time. It’s a rollercoaster.”
King Charles, too, remains under ongoing outpatient care for his own undisclosed form of cancer, diagnosed in February 2024.
The dual battles tested the entire family’s strength, with Prince William at the center, juggling his role as heir with the demands of fatherhood and caregiving.
Now, eight months after Middleton’s remission, the future king has shared a heartbreaking update.
Speaking again about that period of turmoil, Prince William confessed that the scars of the past year are still fresh.
“Honestly? It’s been dreadful. From a personal family point of view, it’s been brutal,” he admitted.
While he praised both his wife and father for their courage, he acknowledged the toll remains heavy.
The devastating truth is that, even with Middleton in remission, the royal family is still navigating the long road of recovery.