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William's Difficult Year: Cancer, Family, and the Earthshot Prize

Prince William reflects on a difficult 2024 marked by cancer diagnoses for his wife and father, while celebrating the Earthshot Prize awards.

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What was Prince William's assessment of 2024?: Prince William described 2024 as the hardest year of his life due to his wife Kate Middleton and his father King Charles' cancer diagnoses. He expressed pride in how they handled their illnesses but admitted the personal impact was brutal.
What health issue did King Charles face in 2024?: King Charles was diagnosed with a form of cancer in February 2024 and began treatment. While the specific type of cancer was not revealed, Prince William mentioned his father's health in his interview.
What health challenge did Kate Middleton face in 2024?: Kate Middleton was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024 and underwent preventative chemotherapy. She shared in September that she was cancer-free after completing treatment. Prince William reported she is doing well.
What was Princess Charlotte's reaction to her father's beard?: Prince William's daughter, Princess Charlotte, initially disliked his scruffy beard, causing him to shave it. He later regrew it and eventually won her over.
What is the Earthshot Prize, and what happened at the recent awards ceremony?: The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William, awarded $1.2 million in grants to five businesses for sustainable, eco-friendly innovations. William expressed hope his children watched the awards ceremony.

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