Prince William is going through one of the most challenging years of his life, marked by personal loss and family health crises.

As tensions rise with his brother Harry, a close friend reveals that William feels like he has “effectively lost his brother” amid ongoing struggles, including his wife Catherine’s cancer diagnosis and his father’s recent health problems. King Charles.

This tumultuous landscape of family challenges has caused a deep sense of stress for the Prince of Wales.

In the updated edition of the royal biography Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story, author Robert Hardman discusses the unique difficulties William will face in 2024.

He notes a prevailing sentiment within the royal circle and the public that William has faced a particularly difficult situation this year. A friend said: “He’s lost his mother, he’s actually lost his brother, his wife has cancer, his father has cancer and he’s trying to keep the program going. It couldn’t be more stressful.”

The book also recounts a moving moment when William represented the UK at the D-Day commemoration in Normandy, alongside world leaders such as US President Joe Biden and France’s Emmanuel Macron.

A source commented that he seemed “completely comfortable and statesmanlike”, showing his commitment to duty and the resilience of character he has demonstrated throughout this tumultuous year.

Despite the challenges, small moments of joy have given William a break. Her staff noted how a trip to see Taylor Swift with Prince George and Princess Charlotte brought her happiness, particularly after her selfie with the pop star garnered more than nine million likes in a single day on social media. .

The narrative surrounding William and Harry’s relationship has been filled with tension, particularly since Harry’s memoir, Spare, portrayed William as a “beloved brother and archenemy.”

However, in a recent documentary about homelessness, William publicly mentioned Harry by name for the first time in six years, suggesting a possible thaw in their strained relationship. Reflecting on their shared charitable roots, he credited his late mother, Princess Diana, for inspiring his commitment to charitable work.

Richard Kay, editor-at-large of the Daily Mail’s Palace Confidential, suggested this was a deliberate effort to put things right.

Mr. Hardman’s book, which presents this new knowledge, will be published on November 7.