By Molly Claire Goddard
10:14am PDT, Oct 14, 2025
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Unlike
Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III,
Prince William is open with his emotions and spreads awareness for mental health. Royals are typically taught to keep their personal problems to themselves.
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Prince William teared up while
speaking with
Rhian Manning, whose husband,
Paul, ended his life after their child passed away. "The best way to prevent suicide is to talk about it," the Prince of Wales told the grieving widow. "Talk about it early, talk about it with your loved ones, those you trust, your friends. So, thank you for talking about it."
(If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.)
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Prince William admitted to struggling as a caretaker while
Kate Middleton and King Charles III battled cancer. "I'd say 2024 was
the hardest year I've ever had. You know, life is sent to test us and being able to overcome that is what makes us who we are," he said. The Princess of Wales is in remission. His Majesty is undergoing treatment.
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Prince William will break from royal tradition when he becomes king. "Change is on my agenda.
Change for good — and I embrace that. I enjoy that change," he said. "I don't fear it. That's the bit that excites me. The idea of being able to bring some change — not overly radical, but changes that I think need to happen."
