Prince William was 'shaken to the core' after King Charles and Catherine, Princess of Wales' double cancer diagnoses
Prince William received a double blow last year when both his father and wife were diagnosed with cancer.
King Charles III was diagnosed in February 2024, while Catherine, Princess of Wales was diagnosed one month later in March 2024. The types of cancers were undisclosed
Royal expert Robert Jobson claims in his new book The Windsor Legacy the 43-year-old wanted to step back from duties after the internal crisis left him "shaken to the core".
Prince William was shaken by his father and wife's cancer diagnoses. Getty
However, his father firmly denied the request, according to the excerpt of the book obtained by the Daily Mail.
The health issues also made the Prince and Princess of Wales turn to religion, the book says.
"Never known as a regular worshipper, William now attends church more frequently than in the past, though as privately as possible," Jobson wrote.
William was unable to attend the latest engagement with his family, sending his twelve-year-old son in his stead.
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William was unable to attend the latest engagement with his family, sending his twelve-year-old son in his stead Getty
Prince George stepped up to attend the Festival of Remembrance with his family, mum Catherine, grandfather Charles, and step-grandmother Camilla.
While there, he listened intently to the testimonies of veterans and even met a few of them, shaking hands with them in front of the cameras.
His inclusion is a sign that he is gradually being eased into royal life, with several public appearances this year.
William was at the time in Brazil, presenting the Earthshot Prize and attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
While there, the dad-of-three was probed by a reporter aiming to get a response from him about his uncle, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, being stripped of all of his titles.
The reporter asked about all the change happening recently in the family, not mentioning Andrew.
William was asked about the family's Andrew saga. Getty
The question didn't disrupt Prince William's composure; he instead provided a sharp, poignant response focused entirely on the issue.
"I think The Earthshot Prize is a classic example of change. Rather than talk about it, we're doing it, and that's where I want it to be," he replied.
"These people in here are the true action heroes of our time, and change will come by backing them, not by what I do.
He delivered a passionate response. Getty
"And so I want to surround myself with people who want to make change and do good in the world."
The crowd applauded his comments, and he continued: "It's really important, you have to provide a leadership and a vision that there's good things to come, and it's not all negative.
"For my children especially, knowing the planet is going to be in a healthier, better state because of the brilliant people in this room. It's something I love to tell them when they go to bed."
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