Trending – Prince William opens up about brutal year

Prince William has opened up about the ‘brutal’ year he and his family have faced following his wife’s cancer diagnosis. William also discussed his father’s cancer diagnosis and expressed how proud he was of both of them for the way they handled their health issues.

Speaking to reporters at the end of his trip to South Africa, William said: “It’s been dreadful. It’s probably been the hardest year in my life. So, trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult.”

The Prince of Wales has been in South Africa for his Earthshot prize awards ceremony.

Basic facts

Prince William opened up about the tough year he has faced
His father King Charles and wife Princess Kate were both diagnosed with cancer earlier in the year
He has been in South Africa for his Earthshot prize awards ceremony
Five projects each won £1m in prize money for their environmental innovations

The reaction

The tabloid media has picked up on the story with all of the papers adopting a sympathetic tone. The story is a great alternative to the political coverage that has dominated the past few weeks – and continues to lead the broadsheets.