The heir to the throne also reflected on how their three children — Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — have coped with their mother’s illness.

“Everyone has their own coping mechanisms for these sorts of things, and children are constantly learning and adapting,” he said. “We’re a very open family, so we talk about things that bother us, and things that trouble us… it’s just important to be there for each other and reassure the children that everything is okay.”

The King’s Battle

King Charles publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis in February 2024, shortly after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate. While the exact type of cancer has not been disclosed, he continued treatment throughout 2024 and into 2025, even spending time in hospital due to side effects.

Meanwhile, Princess Catherine shared her own diagnosis in March 2024, following major abdominal surgery earlier that year. After months of chemotherapy and time out of the public eye, she completed treatment in September and announced she was in remission this January.

A Brutal Year

William has previously described the period as “brutal,” telling audiences in South Africa last November: “I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done. But from a personal family point of view, it’s been… yeah, it’s been brutal.”

Despite the hardships, his latest comments carry a rare note of reassurance: both his wife and father, he confirmed, are moving in the right direction.