William, who had been Kate’s rock throughout her illness, stood there, stunned and motionless, grappling with a maelstrom of conflicting emotions – relief that she was cured, yet sorrow over whatever new hurdle they now faced. The steely resolve that had seen him through the darkest days of Kate’s sickness now seemed to crumble under the weight of this unforeseen blow.
His reaction wasn’t just a display of his deep concern for his wife; it also hinted at the far-reaching consequences of the news. As a public figure, William usually keeps his cool, but in that moment, his vulnerability was laid bare for all to see.