This is how Prince William reacted when he heard the news
Princess Kate Is one of the most popular royals – their life is pursued by millions. The shock was all the greater when it became known that it was ill with cancer. The message should be particularly hard Prince William met, who, in addition to his royal duties, was suddenly confronted with the severe diagnosis of his wife and father. But how did the heir to the throne react to the devastating message? A former confidant now gives insights into his deepest moments.
By the way: The interview with the confidante also gave some insights into the family life of William and Kate. So should Princess Charlotte's birth almost reached the public through a breakdown have been. Because shortly after her birth, an important document was lost.
Princess Kate's cancer: This is how Prince William reacted when he heard the news
The diagnosis was made public in March last year, but the nightmare began for Prince William weeks earlier. The former communication consultant of William and Kate, Jason Knauf remembered in an interview with 60 Minutes Australia At this moment: “It was terrible, absolutely terrible. I have never experienced it so depressed. » The Prince of Wales learned within a very short time that both his wife Princess Kate (43) and his Father King Charles (75) falls ill with cancer were. The cancer of the monarch had become public in January 2024. « I couldn't believe it, » continued Knauf. From there, William found himself in one of the most difficult crises in his life.
After the shock message, the couple faced a difficult decision: when and how should the public be informed? According to Knauf, Princess Kate and Prince William consciously decided to delay. The reason: her three children – Prince George (11), Princess Charlotte (9) and Prince Louis (6). « They didn't want to say that they have cancer Because they hadn't told their children yet And first had to process how they would teach them, ”said Knauf in the interview.
But the silence led to wild speculation. There was absurd theories on Kate's state of health on the Internet. « The problem was that all these crazy conspiracy theories came up, » said Knauf.
« The hardest year of my life » – Prince Williams private fight
While Kate as part of your chemotherapy Restore from the public, had to William His duties continue to fulfill – under enormous emotional pressure. After the end of a trip to South Africa, he spoke BBC According to his emotional situation for the first time: “It was terrible. It was probably the hardest year of my life. It was incredibly difficult to get through all of this and still keep everything on course. ” Jason Knauf's statements throw a new light on William's private battles. Knauf, who worked for the couple by 2021, had a close insight into William's reactions. However, his statements are not officially confirmed by the palace.
There is now good news: Kate is in remission And slowly returns to public life. In fact, she is supposed to work on a reconciliation of William and his brother, Prince Harry. The brothers have been disputed for years and Harry has with his wife, Meghan Marklewithdrawn from the royal duties. With their children, Archie And Lilibet, they live in California. A former beloved by William and Harry's mother, Princess Diana, also commented on the dispute among the brothers. James Hewitt believes that Diana would have done everything possible to accompany the dispute between her sonsn.
