PRINCE William has revealed his wife Catherine is “doing well” following her cancer diagnosis.
The Prince of Wales commented on his health during a visit to St Mary’s Community Hospital in the Isles of Scilly.
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He was told about a new health and social care facility being built on Duchy land near the hospital.
William said George, Charlotte and Louis were “very jealous” of his trip and said he might bring them to Cornwall later in the year.
He received a letter from Matron Lynda McHale, written by her granddaughter, who wished Catherine and the king well in their respective recoveries from cancer.
The Princess of Wales announced the “huge shock” of her cancer diagnosis in March.
Prince William has been reducing his public commitments to help support his wife and three young children.
However, Kensington Palace recently announced that the 41-year-old would resume public appearances.
It suggests the mother-of-three’s recovery is on track, according to royal expert Phil Dampier.
He told Fabulous Digital: “There are some telltale signs that it is improving as Prince William is undertaking more jobs, including heading to the Isles of Scilly where he will be away for a day or two.
“I don’t think he would go out anymore unless he was happy that she was recovering.”
NIGHT VISIT
During the first part of his trip to Cornwall yesterday, Prince William visited the site where the Duchy of Cornwall’s first homeless housing project will be built, in Nansleden, Newquay.
He later met with the organizers handling the project.
Today, the father-of-three visited the Isle of Scilly, on his first official trip since becoming a duke.
There are some telltale signs that it is improving, as Prince William is taking on more jobs, including heading to the Isles of Scilly, where he will be away for a day or two.
Phil Dampier
Prince William then visited St Mary’s Medical Center, where he has just announced that his wife is “doing well” following her cancer diagnosis.
Reports suggest he will continue to make more public engagements before his children leave for the summer in July and August.
Prince William is a pillar of strength for Kate
Expert analysis from author and royal expert, Ingrid Seward.
Steadfast when his family needed him, William proved himself to be a man and future monarch of strength and compassion.
While he may not have been present during Kate’s brave video on Friday — make no mistake, he was by her side every step of the way.
William stepped up with schoolwork and provided a “great source of comfort and security” for his wife.
But he has also been a comforting, reassuring presence for audiences.
From leading members of the Royal Family in the Commonwealth Day Service to enjoying lighthearted banter with young people on a visit to a youth center, he didn’t put a foot wrong.
Just this week he visited Sheffield to highlight his Homewards project to end homelessness in the UK.
Still, there were few flaws in his façade – but Kate was clearly on his mind.
“She needs to be sitting here to hear this,” he smiled when the discussion turned to the challenges of young families.
But ultimately, he is only human.
Having your father and wife diagnosed with cancer in such quick succession is heartbreaking.
It is a remarkable insight into this young man’s character that he was so incredibly brave.
Theirs is a very private turmoil, which has been brought into the public arena by the nature of their roles as future King and Queen.
William must feel the weight of an enormous responsibility, both personally and to the monarchy, of which he is now the public face.
But he knows his most important role is as a father and husband.
He will make this his priority.
This is a distinct difference from the customs of the past, where your royal role came before the role of spouse and parent.
Think back to when the queen was young.
William’s priority is his family
Back then, it was a man’s world – and she was forced to abandon her children in a way that William is determined not to do.
William and Kate waited until the school term was over and their children were home before making the public announcement.
They needed to be prepared.
In this, they will have the unconditional support of Charles – who knows what it’s like to be raised by nannies.
William was also acutely aware of his father’s lack of presence in his life, especially when things went wrong.
In 1991, he was accidentally hit in the head with a golf club when he was at school and Diana was having lunch at her favorite restaurant, San Lorenzo.
The call came that William had been hit in the head and they thought he might die, so it was very serious.
Charles and Diana rushed to Ludgrove.
William was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and then to Great Ormond Street Hospital and Diana went with him.
But always a man of duty, Charles prioritized his commitments.
William is determined to do things differently
According to The timesIt is understood that Prince William plans to “increase his schedule of public engagements over the next two months”.
‘TREMENDOUS SHOCK’
Kate Middleton, who was recovering from major abdominal surgery in January 2024, first announced her health battle in a moving video on March 22.
She shared the news after post-operative tests revealed she had the disease.
I don’t think he would go around anymore unless he was happy that she was recovering
Phil Dampier
Addressing the nation, she commented: “Of course this has come as a huge shock, and William and I have done everything we can to process and manage this privately, for the good of our young family.
“As you can imagine, this took time. It took me some time to recover from major surgery to begin my treatment.”
Royal expert Phil Dampier adds that contracting cancer in her early forties was a “tremendous shock” but says the princess will receive the “best treatment and will hopefully make a full recovery.”
His parents Carole and Michael, as well as his sister Pippa and brother James, have been by his side and this support network is also crucial
Phil Dampier
He adds: “When Kate returns to action, interest in her will be off the charts and she will have to pace herself.
She will certainly be more popular than ever and I’m sure the public will rally around her.
“His parents Carole and Michael, as well as his sister Pippa and brother James, have been by his side and that support network is also crucial.”
Chronology of real health problems
HERE’s an up-to-date summary of the health concerns that have hit the royals this year.
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery.
JANUARY 17: It is announced that the King will undergo treatment for a benign prostate enlargement.
JANUARY 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside.
JANUARY 19: The King flies back from Scotland with the Queen.
JANUARY 21TH: It is announced that Sarah, Duchess of York, has malignant melanoma, a skin cancer.
JANUARY 23RD: Kate’s stay in the hospital lasts a week. JANUARY 26: The King is admitted to the London Clinic for treatment.
JANUARY 29: The King is released from the hospital. Kate leaves the same day.
JANUARY 31ST: Queen Camilla announces that the King is “moving forward, doing his best”.
FEBRUARY 5TH: Buckingham Palace announces that the king has cancer, but not prostate, and will not hold public office.
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