We’re in a ‘new era’ of Princess Kate and William – he’s had Superbowl moment after difficult year
PRINCE William has had his ‘Superbowl moment’ after a difficult year and is in a ‘new era’, royal experts claim.
In this week’s episode of The Sun’s Royal Exclusive, News.com.au’s Royal Reporter Bronte Coy was joined by Broadcaster and Royal Correspondent Sarah Hewson and ITV’s Royal Editor Chris Ship.
The royal experts claimed that Prince William, who stepped out today alongside wife Kate, 42, at Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday, is the ‘most relaxed’ we’ve seen him all year.
In particular, experts recognised that William, 42, who was at the Earthshot Prize in Cape Town just days ago, appears to finally be ‘at peace’ despite his ‘extremely difficult year’.
Speaking on the Royal Show, Sarah Hewson explained: “We’re seeing William at the most relaxed we’ve seen him all year.
“He talked about his love for the continent of Africa, said it was where he went to seek comfort as a teenager, it was where he went to propose to his wife, it’s also where the idea for the Earthshot Prize was born, because he was inspired by some of the projects he saw in Namibia and Tanzania back in 2018.
“We’ve seen him relax. This is what they describe as his ‘Superbowl moment’ – the Earthshot Prize awards.
“There he was, literally wearing shoes made by one of the Earthshot Prize winners, biodegradable shoes.
“And a Prince of Wales checked blazer which was bought from a vintage shop.
“He was talking about the children, he was talking about Catherine, he seemed to be much more at peace after an extremely difficult year.”
Not only this, but Chris recognised that the father-of-three, who today laid a wreath alongside the King at the foot of the Cenotaph, the national war memorial, has felt able to be open with the public about his personal life.
He shared: “After a very difficult year, he’s gone away to this project, which again, has been a very successful one.
“He felt able to talk about Kate in which he hasn’t before.”
The royal experts claimed that Princess Kate and Prince William have entered a ‘new era’, as Bronte said: “He does seem a bit more relaxed, self-assured and ready.”
Much more willing to speak than we’ve heard him. Much less guarded then we might have expected
Sarah Hewson
Following this, Sarah chimed in: “I think it started with that video that was released in September to mark the end of Kate’s chemotherapy.
“We really saw a much more intimate portrait of them as a couple and as a family.
“He was happy for that to be out there and then asked about the Princess of Wales and he said ‘she’s doing really well and has been amazing’.
“Much more willing to speak than we’ve heard him.
Timeline of Kate's health battle & recovery
JAN 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery
JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent abdominal surgery
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside
JAN 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week
JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital
FEB 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to ‘personal matter’, sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health
MAR 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate
Mar 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo
Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William
Mar 16: Royal fans spot the Princess at farm shop near Windsor
Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport
Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior
Mar 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis
April 29: Kate and William mark 13th anniversary releasing unseen wedding photos
June 8: Kate does not attend Colonel’s Review but pens letter to Irish Guards revealing: “I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon”
June 15: Kate attends Trooping the Colour alongside her family
July 14: Kate attends the Wimbledon Men’s Final with Princess Charlotte
August 11: Kate and William release video congratulating Team GB after the Paris Olympics
August 25: Kate is seen heading to church
September 9: Kate shares moving video revealing she has finished chemotherapy
October 15: Kate shares hand written note during Baby Loss Awareness Week
“Much less guarded then we might have expected.”
And after William shared an update on Princess Kate’s health, Chris recognised that the Prince is keen to keep the public informed.
He explained: “He was prepared to share something which is what people wanna hear.”
To this, Bronte hoped: “Happier times for the Waleses and it’s good to see them out and about.”