Prince William and his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, openly discussed “everything” with their children following her cancer diagnosis. The 43-year-old royal experienced a challenging 2024, as both his wife and his father, King Charles, underwent treatment for undisclosed forms of cancer. He revealed that he and Catherine were committed to answering any difficult questions posed by their children: Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7.

Speaking on Brazil’s Domingão com Huck on Sunday (Nov 9), William said, “Every family faces tough times together, and how you handle those moments matters. We decided to tell our children everything, both the good and the bad, explaining why certain things happen and why they might feel upset. Kids understand far more than we often give them credit for. Sometimes they ask challenging questions, and we don’t always have the answers. But we chose to be open with them. That honesty keeps us united.”

He added that many questions may go unanswered, acknowledging that all parents face similar challenges. William also joked about being a “taxi driver” to his children, noting that he and Catherine try to stay hands-on. “Play dates, school runs, sports days, matches, playing in the garden… Catherine and I share it, though she probably does the bulk of it,” he said.

The couple have decided not to give their children mobile phones yet, taking a cautious approach to protect them online. William explained, “It’s really hard. Our children don’t have phones. When George moves to secondary school, he may get one with limited access. We talk to him about why we think full access isn’t right—kids can see things they shouldn’t. With restricted access, it’s safer for messaging.” William also reflected on the humanitarian work of his late mother, Princess Diana, saying he carries her legacy “every day.” Shown a 1991 photo of Diana in Brazil, cradling an HIV-positive child, he remarked, “I carry her social and humanitarian legacy with me every day.”