The Prince of Wales has spoken with remarkable candour about his wife's health, revealing the family's approach to navigating the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis.
A Candid Conversation in Brazil
During his recent five-day trip to Brazil, Prince William sat down with Brazilian TV host Luciano Huck for the Domingão show. The future King was open and honest about a deeply personal subject: how he and his family are dealing with Kate Middleton's condition.
The interview took place while William was in the country to present the Earthshot Prize, an environmental award celebrating solutions to protect the planet. His itinerary also included delivering a keynote speech at the COP30 climate summit, focusing on safeguarding the environment for future generations.
"No Rulebook for Being a Parent"
Prince William explained the conscious decision he and Kate made to be completely truthful with their three children: Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. This openness extends to other family health battles, including those of their grandfather.
"Every family goes through difficult times and faces challenges together," William told Luciano Huck. "How you deal with those moments makes all the difference."
He elaborated on their parenting philosophy, stating, "We decided to tell our children everything, both the good news and the bad. We explain to them why certain things happen and why they might feel upset." The Prince acknowledged the universal challenges of parenthood, adding, "Many questions might come up without answers - I think all parents go through that. There's no rulebook for being a parent, and we chose to talk about everything."
Royal Approach to Technology and Parenting
The conversation also turned to the modern challenge of raising children in a digital age. Prince William admitted that both he and the Princess are cautious about their children's technology use.
He revealed a surprising detail: none of the three royal children currently own a phone. This is a policy the couple plans to adapt carefully as their children grow older.
"It is really hard," William conceded. "Our children don't have phones. When George moves onto secondary school, maybe he'll have one with limited access."
He emphasised the importance of communication, saying, "We talk to him and explain why we don't think it's right. With full access, children end up seeing things on the internet that they shouldn't. But with restricted access, I think it's good for messaging."
This rare insight into the Wales family's private coping mechanisms and parenting values highlights their commitment to facing life's challenges with unity and honesty.
