Prince William and Kate Middleton recently shared their favorite moments of 2024, highlighting a year marked by both personal challenges and heartwarming triumphs. The couple’s Instagram post, captioned “2024 ✅ Happy New Year! Wishing you all a wonderful 2025 ✨,” offered a poignant look back at a year that Prince William described as “brutal.”
The chosen cover photos for their 2024 highlight reel were particularly significant. One captured a touching embrace between William, Kate, and their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. This image stemmed from Kate’s September 9th video announcing the completion of her chemotherapy treatment. The second cover photo featured a candid moment of shared laughter between the Prince and Princess of Wales, taken in the Norfolk countryside during the filming of the same video. A clip from this emotional video, in which Kate shared her health journey, also featured prominently in the review.
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The royal couple’s year in review showcased a variety of engagements and personal milestones. Images and videos from Prince William’s Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town in November underscored their commitment to environmental conservation. A visit to Southport, England, following a tragic knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, highlighted their connection to the community. The review also featured heartwarming scenes from Kate’s Together at Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey and the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which marked Kate’s first public appearance of the year after announcing her cancer diagnosis in March.
Other notable moments included Prince William’s attendance at the re-opening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and a memorable encounter with Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour in London. A photo of Swift taking a selfie with William, George, and Charlotte backstage at Wembley Stadium captured the excitement of the meeting.
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A particularly poignant moment in the review was a photo of Kate embracing Liz Hatton, a young photographer battling a rare form of cancer. William and Kate had invited Hatton to Windsor Castle to photograph an investiture. Hatton tragically passed away in November at the age of 17. The image of Kate’s embrace, layered over a photo of the Wales family with Hatton, served as a touching tribute to her memory.
The year 2024 was undeniably challenging for the royal family. King Charles also received a cancer diagnosis and continues treatment, though recent reports indicate a positive prognosis. In a candid interview, Prince William acknowledged the difficulties, stating, “It’s probably been the hardest year in my life…But I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done.”
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The Prince and Princess of Wales’ 2024 year in review is a testament to their resilience, their commitment to their royal duties, and their deep love for family. It’s a story of facing adversity with grace and finding hope amidst challenging circumstances. Their chosen moments reflect not only personal triumphs but also a dedication to using their platform to shine a light on important causes and connect with people from all walks of life.
