Prince William has opened up about how he and his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, informed their three children about her cancer diagnosis. In a rare interview with Brazilian TV host Luciano Huck, William said the couple decided to tell their children everything, both good and bad news.
“Every family goes through difficult times and faces challenges together,” William said. “How you deal with those moments makes all the difference. We decided to tell our children everything, both the good news and the bad.” He added that they explain why certain things happen and why the children might feel upset, noting there is “no rule book for being a parent.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales share three children: Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. William also revealed that none of the children have phones. The interview is a departure from the couple's usual privacy regarding their family life.
William is in Brazil for the Earthshot Prize, an environmental initiative. During his visit, he received the Cidade Maravilhosa award and was made an honorary citizen of Rio de Janeiro. Huck presented William with a photograph of his late mother, Princess Diana, from her 1991 visit to São Paulo. William said he carries her social and humanitarian legacy with him every day.
