An insider has said that despite the challenges the couple have faced this year they remain focussed on helping others.Getty
Princess Kate and Prince William will not stop helping others despite experiencing a brutal year, according to a source close to the couple.
The Prince of Wales recently made a heartbreaking admission on the final day of his trip to South Africa last week.
William said that 2024 had been the “hardest year of his life” and the last 10 months have been “brutal” for his family.
The Prince of Wales discussed the challenges he and the Royal Family have faced this year during a candid interview.
Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer in February this year.
A month later, the Princess of Wales revealed her own cancer diagnosis in an emotional video message to the world.
Prince William stressed his pride at the resilience shown by his father and wife during their cancer battles.
William said: “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.
“But from a personal family point of view, it’s been, yeah, it’s been brutal.”
An insider has said that despite the challenges the couple have faced they remain focussed on helping others.
The source told Hello: “Behind the scenes, there are countless letters, messages, visits, phone calls that nobody knows about.
“But even in this toughest of years, this focus on helping others does not stop.”
A friend of the couple added: “Empathy and compassion are so important to the Princes and Princess of Wales.
“They’re incredibly kind people who really care about the work they do.”
