Camilla Jessen
Prince William opens up like never before about the most challenging year of his life.
Prince William has opened up about one of the most challenging years for his family in a special episode of Eugene Levy’s Apple TV+ series, The Reluctant Traveler, titled “Living the Royal Life in the UK.”
Touring London Like a Tourist
In a new clip from the episode, 78-year-old Eugene Levy is seen arriving in the U.K. and touring London on a double-decker bus, remarking, “Never felt more like a tourist.”
However, Levy receives a royal summons from Prince William himself to visit him at Windsor Castle.
“We provide this service for everyone,” William jokes as he leads Levy around the castle. “We do personalized tours everywhere.”
Family Life on Display
The tour includes a stroll around the castle grounds with William and Kate Middleton’s black cocker spaniel, Orla.
When asked what he does in his free time, William quips, “Sleep. When you have three small children, sleep is an important part of my life.”
William and Kate share Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
A Difficult Year for the Royals
Over a pint at a local pub, William becomes candid about the past year, revealing that 2024 has been emotionally and personally taxing.
“I’d say ’23-’24 was the hardest year I’ve ever had,” he admits. “You know, life is sent to test us and being able to overcome that is what makes us who we are.”
Kate Middleton’s Cancer Journey
In March 2024, Kate publicly shared her cancer diagnosis.
After completing chemotherapy, she announced in January 2025 that she was in remission. She has since returned to many royal engagements and opened up about the realities of life after treatment.
“It’s not one smooth plane, which you expect it to be. But the reality is it’s not. You go through hard times,” Kate said during an appearance at an Essex hospital.
William Reflects on Family Resilience
Earlier in November 2024, while attending the Earthshot Prize in South Africa, William also shared his struggles:
“It’s been dreadful. It’s probably been the hardest year in my life. So, trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult. But I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done. From a personal family point of view, it’s been brutal.”
Balancing Royal Duties and Personal Challenges
The episode offers a rare glimpse of how William manages both his official responsibilities and personal life, combining candid reflections with lighter moments, such as guiding Levy around Windsor Castle and joking about the challenges of parenting.
Episode Release
The special episode of The Reluctant Traveler featuring Prince William will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, October 3, with new episodes released weekly until October 31.
This was reported by People Magazine.
This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, which may have used AI in the preparation
