In January 2024, King Charles underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate, during which doctors identified a separate form of cancer. Buckingham Palace confirmed he began regular treatments, forcing him to scale back public duties.

Around the same time, Kate, 43, had “planned abdominal surgery.” Weeks later, she revealed in a deeply personal video message that post-surgery tests found cancer. She began preventive chemotherapy in early March, calling the diagnosis a “huge shock” and explaining the couple had taken time to reassure their three children.

Kate completed chemotherapy in September 2024 and announced she was in remission in January 2025. Since then, she has been gradually returning to royal duties while continuing to focus on her recovery.

A ‘Brutal’ Year

William has previously described 2024 as “brutal,” telling reporters during a solo visit to South Africa late last year that it had been “probably the hardest year in my life.”

“It’s been dreadful,” he admitted. “I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father for handling the things they have. But from a personal family point of view, it’s been brutal.”

Now, in his candid chat with Eugene Levy, the future king reflects not just on hardship but on resilience, underscoring how his family is moving forward after a year of unprecedented challenges.