Prince William has made a deeply personal and rare admission while discussing his wife, Kate Middleton, and her battle with cancer. Prince William has made a deeply personal and rare admission while discussing his wife, Kate Middleton, and her battle with cancer. Credit: YouTube / Apple TVPrince William has made a deeply personal and emotional admission while discussing his wife, Kate Middleton, and her battle with cancer. “This last year, your wife and father have been ill. How are things first of all?” Levy asked William. William also spoke about how their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis coped during the turbulent time.