William acknowledged that the prince’s new facial hair, which he debuted in August, gives him a comfortable, easygoing aspect when one of the reporters pointed out that it is misleading.

Regarding the last year, which saw the cancer diagnoses of both his father, King Charles, and wife, Kate Middleton, he remarked, “It’s interesting you say that, because I couldn’t be less relaxed this year, so it’s very interesting you’re all seeing that.”

He said, “But it’s more a case of just crack on and you have to keep going.”

Prince William claims that in between his royal responsibilities and family time, he is making time for the things that are most important to him.

“I enjoy my work, and I enjoy pacing myself and keeping sure that I have got time for my family too,” he said.