Prince William has spoken candidly about how 2024 became one of the most difficult years of his life, as both his wife, Princess Kate, and his father, King Charles, faced cancer diagnoses.

The Prince of Wales, 43, will appear in the upcoming episode of Apple TV+’s The Reluctant Traveler on October 3. Host Eugene Levy, 78, travels to Windsor Castle after receiving an invitation letter from William, where the future king personally gives him a tour of the estate.

A Lighthearted Tour with Eugene Levy

In a preview clip, William is heard joking with Levy as they stroll through the grounds. “We provide this service for everyone. We do personalised tours everywhere,” he quipped.

When asked what he does during downtime at home, William replied with a smile: “Sleep! When you have three small children, sleep is an important part of my life.”

Later, the pair sat in a local pub sharing a pint, where William opened up about the challenges of the past year. “I’d say 2024 was the hardest year I’ve ever had,” he admitted. “You know, life is sent to test us, as well. And being able to overcome that is what makes us who we are.”

The Weight of Family Illness

Reflecting further, William spoke about how deeply his wife’s and father’s illnesses affected him, especially as his family had previously enjoyed decades of good health.

“We’ve been very lucky; we hadn’t had many illnesses in the family for a very long time. My grandparents lived until they were in the high nineties,” he said. “They were the vision of fitness, and stoicism, and resilience, if you like.”