While the two brothers rarely speak of their mother's death, William discussed losing his mom at a 2009 fundraising event for the Child Bereavement Charity of which he is the royal patron. 'Losing a close family member is one of the hardest experiences anyone can endure,' he said. "Never being able to say the word 'Mummy' again in your life sounds like a small thing. However, for many, including me, it is now really just a word – hollow and evoking only memories.'Above, Prince William and ...