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Prince William says he was ‘overwhelmed’ by Kate’s cancer battle

Prince William on feeling 'overwhelmed' with stresses of family
  • Prince William stated that "change is on my agenda – change for good" in a personal interview about his future role as king.
  • He revealed that his wife Princess Kate’s cancer battle left him feeling overwhelmed and that his children do not possess mobile phones.
  • William expressed his intention to "question things more" regarding royal traditions and to "own" his roles rather than being defined by them.
  • The Prince of Wales said he aims to create a world where his son, Prince George, will be proud of their work, suggesting a desire to protect his children from intense media scrutiny.
  • These comments, made during an episode of Eugene Levy's AppleTV+ series The Reluctant Traveler, are seen as a significant statement of intent following a period of upheaval for the royal family.
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