Prince William I couldn't contain my admiration Princess Kate during a recent appearance on a British radio show Heart Breakfast . "She's an amazing mom, an amazing wife, and our family literally couldn't cope without her," he told the hosts. Jamie Theakston и Amanda Holden On May 22, on the Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall, the BBC reports. The 43-year-old Prince of Wales also spoke enthusiastically about his wife of 15 years, who recently traveled to Reggio Emilia, Italy, where she met with parents, students, and community leaders on behalf of the Royal Early Childhood Trust. "I'm delighted it went well," William said of the visit, which marked Kate's first official overseas trip since she publicly announced her cancer diagnosis in 2024. "She wanted to go and do a lot of research. She's spending God knows how long now going through all the paperwork," he added. "She's a real professional with young children. Most evenings, I struggle to keep my mind off the things she's doing in her bedroom, the amount of paperwork she's got spread out there, ready to read. So I'm delighted it went well for her, and yes, I think she came back absolutely delighted.".
The prince rarely gives such candid interviews. Even more rarely does he publicly fawn over 44-year-old Kate. "William isn't the most demonstrative person when it comes to displays of affection," a source admits to the publication. Star . "He tends to keep things to himself or suppress his emotions, it's just the way he is." However, as the source notes, Kate's battle with cancer has changed this and revealed a different side of the "shy" future king. "He's become much more open about his appreciation than before, which is understandable, considering he almost lost her.".
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As reported by People , 2024 was the "hardest" year in William's life, as he admitted in one of the episodes of the series «The Reluctant Traveler »" on Apple TV+, but 2025 brought better news. After completing chemotherapy, Kate announced on X that she was in remission. "William says he feels like he and Kate have been given a second chance," a source says. Star . "He's the type to speak with his actions, so he throws them romantic dinners and surprises her with lovely gifts." He's also become more tactful with his wife in public, and royal watchers have noticed him placing his hand on her back or leaning over to joke privately more often than before. "William is clearly delighted that Kate survived her battle with cancer," the source says. "He's incredibly proud of her and more than ever understands how fragile life is. He wants to celebrate her recovery and resilience as often as possible.".
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