Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, have had a tumultuous year marked by health challenges.

While both faced personal struggles, including Middleton undergoing chemotherapy, the couple has found some relief with Catherine’s completion of her treatment and return to her royal duties.

However, the situation within the royal family remains difficult for the entire House of Windsor, especially as King Charles III battles cancer and continues with his treatments.

As Prince William steps into the new year, he carries a new perspective on life. No longer just the heir apparent, he is now the de facto leader of the British monarchy and must navigate his new role with care.

In recent months, Prince William has made it clear that he is not interested in engaging in petty public disputes. He has taken a firm stance of avoiding any public comments that might escalate tensions with his brother or sister-in-law.

When discussions turn to Prince Harry, William chooses to focus on the positive memories of their shared childhood rather than responding to the damaging revelations Harry has made in recent interviews.

During an interview for a documentary about homelessness, William spoke candidly about his early experiences with his brother.

“My mother took me to The Passage; she took Harry and I both there. I must have been 11 at the time, maybe 10. I had never been to anything like that before, and I was a bit anxious about what to expect,” he said, reflecting on a visit to the homeless shelter.

Similarly, on Apple’s Time to Walk podcast, Prince William recalled how their mother would ease the anxiety of returning to boarding school with music.

“When I was younger, Harry and I we were at boarding school. And my mother used to play all sorts of songs to kind of while away the anxiety of going back to school,” he noted.

Ignoring Meghan Markle

When it comes to dealing with Meghan Markle, Prince William has opted for a completely different strategy. Rather than engaging in any direct or indirect commentary on his brother’s wife, William has chosen to ignore her entirely.

He avoids mentioning Markle by name or acknowledging her role as the mother of his niece and nephew. This deliberate silence contrasts sharply with the more publicized nature of Meghan and Harry’s media appearances and statements.