Prince William said 2024 has been the most difficult year of his life.
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- Prince William said 2024 was the "hardest" year due to family health issues.
- William's openness marks a shift from the royal family's traditional PR approach.
- Experts say this could be part of a strategy to appear more relatable amid scrutiny over finances.
Prince William this week opened up about his "brutal" year amid King Charles and Kate Middleton's respective cancer diagnoses.