Prince William recently returned from Brazil after attending the annual Earthshot Prize awards. On his first day there, he had a candid conversation with Brazilian TV host Luciano Huck, who also hosted the awards, discussing personal aspects of his life.
During the interview, William shared the dilemma he and Princess Kate face regarding whether to allow their eldest child, Prince George, to have a mobile phone. He also talked about their decision to be transparent with their three children about their mother’s battle with cancer last year.
This openness from Prince William is not new, as he previously discussed Kate’s health issues earlier this year on Eugene Levy’s The Reluctant Traveller docuseries. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond noted that this shift towards personal revelations marks a departure for the royal family.
Jennie Bond highlighted how William’s approach of sharing personal insights makes him more relatable to the public, especially when discussing common parenting dilemmas like the timing of giving children mobile phones. She emphasized the importance of honesty within the Wales family, particularly in sensitive situations like Kate’s health struggles.
By granting interviews that provide a glimpse into his family life, William is seen as a relatable figure, which Jennie believes will enhance the royal family’s popularity. She praised William for coming across as a likable husband and father navigating the complexities of raising a young family in today’s world.
