Prince William Reflects on Royal Family Past, Plans Reforms Amid Health Challenges

Prince William has opened up in a rare interview about his determination to protect his son, Prince George, from the difficulties he and Prince Harry faced during their upbringing. He emphasized his desire to create a world and a royal role that positively impacts people's lives and vowed not to revert to past practices that negatively affected him and Harry. Reflecting on his parents' troubled marriage and divorce, William highlighted the importance of fostering warmth, safety, and love at home, lessons he learned from the short-lived stability in his childhood. He also candidly discussed the stress caused by his wife Catherine's cancer diagnosis, describing 2024 as the hardest year of his life. Despite the pressures of his future role as king, William feels more settled with age and committed to ensuring a better environment for his children. His comments also included a rare mention of his estranged brother Harry, underlining the strained family dynamics and his hope for reform within the royal family.