Prince William Opens Up About His Difficult Year During Earthshot Prize Visit to Cape Town
Princess Kate and Prince William have faced an incredibly emotional and turbulent year, balancing both personal and public challenges, a royal expert has revealed.
For those unaware, the future Queen recently completed her chemotherapy treatment and is now in remission. Royal insiders describe the past year as one of the most challenging periods in her life. However, despite the hardships, Kate has emerged with renewed strength and determination.
One particularly painful moment for the royal couple was the controversy surrounding the Mother's Day photo shared by Kate on social media in March 2024.
Several leading photo agencies retracted the image, prompting Kate to admit that she had edited the picture. Royal commentator Robert Hardman told *People* magazine that the backlash left the couple deeply affected. "They felt really bruised by it," he revealed.
The scandal unfolded during an already distressing time for the family, as Kate was privately battling cancer, adding immense emotional strain.
Prince William’s private secretary, Jason Knauf, spoke candidly about the impact in an interview with *60 Minutes Australia*. "Imagine discovering that both your wife and your father have cancer. It was devastating," Knauf shared.
During his Earthshot Prize visit to Cape Town in November 2024, Prince William also reflected on the difficult year, acknowledging the immense challenges he and his family have endured.
