Prince William Makes Rare Comment About Bond With Late Queen Elizabeth

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Prince William still has a soft spot for his beloved Granny.

It’s been three years since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and the 43-year-old has shared that he continues to feel the impact of her loss. He described how challenging it was to come to terms with losing both her and his grandfather, Prince Philip, who passed away in April 2021.

“Yes, I really do miss my grandmother and grandfather,” he shared with Eugene Levy in a sneak peek of the October 3rd episode of the Apple TV+ show The Reluctant Traveler. “Things have changed a lot recently.”

William-next in line to the British throne, currently held by his father King Charles III-said this while showing the Schitt’s Creek star around Windsor Castle. Even though he lives there with his wife Kate Middleton and their children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, he still feels a strong connection to his grandmother and remembers her fondly there.

He added, “It’s hard to think about them no longer being with us, especially here in Windsor. For me, Windsor always reminds me of her. She truly loved this place-she spent the majority of her time here. Showing you around today is really about trying to present it as she would have wanted you to experience it.”

The Prince of Wales explained what made the royal home so meaningful to the Queen, who is now buried there with her husband of 73 years.

He explained, “She also brought her horses here, which was really important to her. That’s why she enjoyed being here so much.”

William and Eugene, both 78, also talked about the tough time William’s family had last year, with both his father and Kate receiving cancer diagnoses. Although the future king called 2024 “the hardest year I’ve ever had,” he also offered a hopeful outlook on dealing with these difficulties.

William explained, “Life presents challenges to see how we respond, and our ability to deal with those difficulties is what shapes our character.”

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In September 2025, the Duchess of York was removed from her position as a patron of Julia’s House after a 2011 email to Jeffrey Epstein came to light. In the email, she referred to him as a friend.

After details emerged this weekend regarding the Duchess of York’s communications with Jeffrey Epstein, Julia’s House has decided it’s no longer appropriate for her to remain a patron of the organization,” the charity said in a statement, as reported by The Guardian. “We’ve informed the Duchess of York of our decision and are grateful for her previous contributions.”

A representative for Ferguson stated the digital communication was created following a threat made to her by Epstein.

After a gap of 19 months, Prince Harry was spotted arriving at Clarence House-the King’s home in London-apparently to see his father before attending another event in the city.

I remember vividly that Harry arrived at the residence around 5:20 p.m. on September 10th, but Charles had actually gotten back to the home just a few hours earlier. It was quite a day, and I’ve been following the story closely ever since. I was so relieved to hear he made it back safely, and then Harry arrived shortly after. It’s amazing how quickly things unfolded, and I was there to witness it all. You can find more details about the timeline here.

After dating for over a year, the son of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips announced on August 1st that he is engaged to his girlfriend, Harriet Sperling.

The couple’s representative shared in a statement with Hello! at the time, that both families were told together about the news, and they were all very happy to hear about the engagement.

Just a day before turning 78, the royal was given the honorary title of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom by the Royal Navy.

Camilla is the first woman to receive this honorary title. It’s a position that can only be granted by the monarch-in this instance, her husband King Charles III-following a recommendation from the First Sea Lord, who is currently Sir Gwyn Jenkins.

Just hours before she was scheduled to attend, The Princess of Wales cancelled her appearance at Royal Ascot, NBC News confirmed with Kensington Palace. This meant she would not be joining the annual horse race as planned.

The palace stated that Kate was saddened to be unable to attend the event. She is still working to find a comfortable level of activity as she resumes public duties after her cancer treatment.

More than a year after being denied extra security by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, Prince Harry’s lawsuit concluded on May 2nd when the courts rejected his claim.

Following their decision to step down as active royals in 2021 and relocate to the United States, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s security arrangements were reduced. Nevertheless, in subsequent years, Harry made requests for security coverage during his trips to the U.K.

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, shared with the BBC on May 2nd that he was deeply upset about the outcome of his recent legal fight. He stated firmly, “I don’t foresee a situation where I would bring my wife and children back to the UK right now.”

Harry shared with the BBC on May 2nd that King Charles III, his father, isn’t currently speaking to him “due to issues with security,” but expressed hope that “things could be worked out.”

Prince Harry, also known as the Duke of Sussex, expressed his desire to rebuild his relationship with his family, with whom he shares his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. However, he indicated that it’s up to his father to initiate the process. 

He stated, “I don’t foresee a situation where I’d return to live in the U.K. with my family right now.” He added, “It’s truly disheartening that I won’t have the opportunity to share my country with my children.”

Harry continued, saying, “My father has a lot of influence and power, and he could ultimately solve this problem.” He explained, “He doesn’t need to directly get involved, but simply step back and let the professionals handle things and continue their work.”

Even after many years of fighting, he is now signaling his desire for peace and a chance to make amends. He also stated, “Life is valuable, and I’m not sure how much time my father has left.”

More than a year after King Charles revealed he had cancer, he wrote on April 29 that going through his health challenges and cancer treatment has highlighted “the very best of humanity.”

In a booklet created to offer support to those facing cancer, Charles wrote that receiving a diagnosis or learning about a new case can be deeply challenging and scary for patients and their families. However, speaking from personal experience, he added that it can also reveal the incredible kindness and strength of people around them. “But as one among those statistics myself, I can vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity.”

He also expressed gratitude to the healthcare professionals who cared for him, stating, “This experience has truly deepened my respect for the incredible work done by the wonderful organizations and people here tonight-many of whom I’ve known, visited, and supported throughout the years.”

On April 20, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were absent from the royal family’s traditional Easter service held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined the rest of the royal family in celebrations, but William and Kate chose to spend the weekend away with their children at their country home in Norfolk, according to several news sources.

This was the second Easter the couple missed. It happened just a week after the Princess of Wales shared news of her cancer diagnosis.

Jason Knauf was appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Prince William’s environmental initiative, The Earthshot Prize, on April 15th. In a statement published on the organization’s website, he expressed his excitement about “working with our exceptional team and incredible Earthshot community to further our goal of hopeful and immediate action for the planet.”

He received a promotion almost seven years after he reported concerns about Meghan Markle, claiming she had bullied two personal assistants and attempted to undermine another employee. A representative for the Sussexes refuted these claims, telling The Times that the story was a “calculated smear campaign” relying on false and damaging information.

Following the claims, Buckingham Palace conducted an investigation. The case concluded in 2022, but no results were ever released to the public.

William and Kate’s eldest son George attended a soccer match in Paris alongside his dad April 7. 

The father and son both looked happy at the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match, where Paris Saint-Germain played against Aston Villa FC at the Parc des Princes stadium.

Graham Craker, a former bodyguard to members of the royal family – including Prince Harry and Prince William – passed away in April at the age of 77.

Craker was present with the boys when they found out their mother, Princess Diana, had passed away, and he took part in the services honoring her memory.

Regarding this, Craker shared with The New York Post in 2017, “I was standing at the back of the hearse, and William looked up and saw me. I looked back at him and nodded. William felt reassured knowing I was with his mother during her last trip.”

Hugh Grosvenor, the godson of King Charles III, and his wife, Olivia Grosvenor, shared the happy news on March 12th that they are expecting their first child.

A spokesperson announced to The Telegraph that the duchess is expecting a baby this summer. The couple expressed their joy about the news and shared that they are excited to begin their journey as a family.

Prince Frederik-the son of Prince Robert and Princess Julie-passed away on March 1st at the age of 22 following a struggle with PolG mitochondrial disease, which is a rare inherited condition.

Robert stated in a statement, “Frederik is like a Superhero to me, as he is to our whole family, and to countless friends. And now, thanks to his PolG Foundation, he’s impacting the lives of people all around the world.” He continued, “A key part of what made Frederik special was his ability to inspire others and lead through his own actions.”

 

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, reached an agreement with News Group Newspapers-the publisher of The Sun and the now-closed News of the World-on January 22nd. He had sued the organization in 2019, claiming that journalists and investigators working for its newspapers illegally gathered information about the royal family.

The agreement involved the company paying significant compensation and offering a complete and clear apology to Harry, along with publicly recognizing the widespread media attention and significant invasion of privacy he and Diana, Princess of Wales experienced, according to NBC News.

On January 14th, The Princess of Wales shared the wonderful news that her cancer treatment has been completed and she is now in remission.

She shared on X (formerly Twitter) on January 14th that she was relieved to be in remission and is continuing to focus on getting better. She added that, , it takes time to get used to life as it is now.

“I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead,” she continued. “There is much to look forward to.”

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is grieving the loss of her cherished rescue beagle, whom she welcomed into her family in 2015, prior to meeting her husband, Prince Harry.

On January 7th, she shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, writing, “I’ve cried so much – countless tears that make you want to hide in the shower, hoping the water will wash away the pain or make you forget it’s there. But the feelings remain. And that’s alright too.”

“Thank you for always loving me, my dear Guy,” Meghan shared. “You brought so much joy to my life, more than words can say.”

 

Oh my god, I can’t believe it. I just found out that Edward “Ed” Pettifer-you guys, he’s Alexandra Pettifer‘s stepson, you know, Tiggy Legge-Bourke who used to look after Prince William and Harry!-was one of the people hurt in that terrible terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. It’s just… awful. I’m so shocked and heartbroken to hear that he was a victim.

Prince William and Catherine were deeply upset to learn about the death of Ed Pettifer, as William shared in a message on Kate Middleton’s Instagram Stories on January 4th. He stated that their thoughts and prayers are with the Pettifer family and everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.

The Suits actress-who closed her personal social media accounts just before marrying Prince Harry in 2018-started her own Instagram account on January 1st.

The next day, she revealed a new Netflix show called With Love, Meghan. A press statement described it as a fresh take on lifestyle shows, combining helpful tips and honest chats with both familiar and new friends.

In June 2025, Kate and William made a special appearance with their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, at Wimbledon. It was a rare public outing for the family.

It’s wonderful to be back in SW19 for the championship matches of this year’s @wimbledon tournament this weekend,” the family shared in an Instagram post. “Congratulations again to @iga.swiatek and @janniksin on their victories! And a big thank you to everyone who helped make the tournament so memorable.”

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