Prince William has recently returned from a trip to Brazil for the annual Earthshot Prize awards. During his first day there, he had an open discussion with Brazilian TV host Luciano Huck, who also hosted the Earthshot Prize Awards. They talked about personal matters, including the challenges William and Princess Kate face in deciding whether to allow their eldest child, Prince George, to have a mobile phone. William also shared how they chose to be transparent with their three children about their mother’s battle with cancer last year.

This interview in Brazil is not the first time William has talked about such family issues. Earlier this year, he discussed Kate’s health problems on Eugene Levy’s The Reluctant Traveller docuseries. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond commented that William’s candid conversations are a departure from the traditional reserved nature of the royal family.

Jennie Bond noted that by sharing personal insights, William is becoming more relatable to the public, especially when discussing common parenting dilemmas like the use of mobile phones for children. She praised William’s approach of being open about family matters as it helps humanize the royal family.

In Brazil, William also spoke about their decision to inform their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, about Kate’s cancer diagnosis in 2024. Jennie Bond emphasized that William values honesty within his family, believing it is crucial for the children to hear about sensitive issues directly from their parents rather than from external sources.

With William increasingly giving interviews about his family life, Jennie believes these glimpses into his personal life will enhance the royal family’s popularity. She sees William as a relatable husband and father trying to navigate the complexities of raising a young family in today’s world.