{"id":2065057,"date":"2025-10-02T20:08:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T20:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2065057"},"modified":"2025-10-02T20:08:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T20:08:21","slug":"prince-william-opens-up-about-royal-familys-health-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/prince-william-opens-up-about-royal-familys-health-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince William opens up about Royal Family&#8217;s health issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_1d5c02\" data-testid=\"leadtext\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">The Prince of Wales shared his thoughts with Hollywood actor Eugene Levy<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32600861\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Eugene Levy sharing a pint with the Prince Of Wales in a pub in Windsor<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: PA Media)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">The Prince of Wales has described the royal family&#8217;s recent cancer experiences following decades of good health as like having the &#8220;rug&#8221; pulled from under your feet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">William said the royals were a &#8220;very lucky family&#8221; with the longevity and well-being of the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, and a positive outlook meant they perhaps felt &#8220;it won&#8217;t happen to us&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">But the Princess of Wales and the King announced they had been diagnosed with cancer early in 2024, leading to serious concerns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">His comments were made during an appearance on comic actor Eugene Levy&#8217;s travel series, and he told the celebrity: &#8220;We&#8217;ve been very lucky, we hadn&#8217;t had many illnesses in the family for a very long time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">&#8220;My grandparents lived until they were in the high 90s. 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Because I think everyone has a positive outlook, you&#8217;ve got to be positive. But when it does happen to you, then it takes you into some pretty not great places.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">In March 2024, Kate revealed in a video that she was receiving treatment for cancer, while it was announced in early February Charles had also been diagnosed with the disease.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">The princess confirmed in January that she was in remission, sharing a personal message on social media following a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, south-west London, where she was treated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">Kate said: &#8220;It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">&#8220;As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">Charles is receiving ongoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer but has maintained his official duties both at home and abroad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">During the episode from Levy&#8217;s Apple TV+ series, William invites the actor to Windsor Castle and gives him a guided tour of the royal residence, takes him for a walk with the royal&#8217;s dog and they end up chatting over a pint in a local pub.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">The prince is first seen arriving on an electric scooter, which surprises Levy and he tells his host: &#8220;I have a very low threshold for adventure. 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