Prince William He reveals to the public for the first time the damage that the past year has brought to him as his wife. Princess Kateand father, King Charles IIIdiagnosed cancer.

“I’m proud of my wife and my father for handling the things they do,” William told reporters in a heartfelt speech at the end of his interview. trip to south africa this week, he later added: “But from a personal family perspective, yes, it was brutal.”

Posted by Kate three children Along with William, she announced in March that she had been diagnosed with cancer and started chemotherapy. Kate did not reveal what type of cancer she was diagnosed with, but said in september He said he completed his treatment.

It comes months after Kate announced she was diagnosed with cancer public speculation About the 42-year-old princess, who has been taking leave from public duties since January passed abdominal surgery.

Kate and her father-in-law Charles briefly hospitalized According to Buckingham Palace, at the same time in January at the same hospital in London, while Kate was recovering from surgery and Charles was undergoing a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate.

palace in february announced Charles had been diagnosed with cancer. The Palace did not make a statement about the type of cancer, the stage of the cancer and the type of treatment.

Both Kate and Charles have spent varying periods of time away from public duties due to their health, removing the public responsibilities of royal life. directly to William and his stepmother, Queen Camilla.

“It’s been terrible, to be honest,” William told reporters, describing the stress of the past year. “It was probably the hardest year of my life. So it’s been really hard trying to juggle everything else and keep everything on track.”

William, who alienated from his only brother Prince HarryHe said he’s been focusing on simply getting on with the past year and finding a balance between his royal duties and his family.

“This is more of a situation where you just have to start and move on,” he said. “I enjoy my job, I like to adjust my pace and spend time with my family.”

William spent time in South Africa this week without Kate or their kids to attend the Earthshot Award awards ceremony on Nov. 6, an annual event he launched in 2020 as a way to honor the most innovative and impactful climate solutions.

William throughout his journey wore A beaded friendship bracelet bearing the word “Dad”, the name his three friends gave him kidsprinces George And Louis and Princess Charlotte.

The bracelet was made by Charlotte and George. joined A. Taylor Swift concert in london The prince told reporters in South Africa that he was with William this summer.