2024 is shaping up to be a year Prince William might rather forget, describing it as his “worst year ever.”

This statement reflects a series of challenges that have struck the British royal family this year, which, as some observers note, is unlikely to be one the family will “look back with undiluted pleasure.”

This phrase—”a year on which Britain’s royal family will not look back with undiluted pleasure”—was famously used by Queen Elizabeth II to sum up 1992,

a year marked by scandals and personal turmoil within the royal family. In 1992, three of Queen Elizabeth’s children were embroiled in highly publicized scandals,

while Windsor Castle itself was badly damaged by a devastating fire.

Fast forward to 2024, and Prince William is grappling with his own set of obstacles, which have made the year difficult to endure. While the specific challenges facing Prince William have not been fully revealed, it is clear that the tensions surrounding him and his family have reached new heights.

For Prince William, the year has not been kind, marked by personal, family, and public hurdles. Whether it’s dealing with the aftermath of controversies, managing public perception, or facing criticism, 2024 has certainly been a year of setbacks for the Duke of Cambridge.

As the year progresses, it remains to be seen how the royal family will emerge from these challenges and whether Prince William’s outlook will change. But for now, it appears the 2024 chapter will not be one they celebrate in years to come.