Prince William said he found it extremely difficult to focus on school and normal life as he opened up about his childhood grief. The Prince of Wales, 42, this week paid a visit to Child Bereavement UK — a children’s bereavement charity in Widnes, England, of which he is a patron.

Prince William Admits Princess Diana's 1997 Death Was the 'Most Painful Experience,' Says It's 'Crucial to Have Support' When Grieving

"Sometimes the hardest thing about grief is finding the words for how you actually feel," the Prince of Wales admitted

Prince William opened up about the grief he experienced after Princess Diana’s death during a visit to a child bereavement center

Prince William has spoken of the grief he experienced as a child following the loss of his mother Princess Diana, reflecting on how "difficult" it can make life.

As patron of Child Bereavement UK—a charity his mother Princess Diana championed before her passing in 1997—Prince William connected with bereaved children in a way that only someone who's walked in their shoes truly can.