PRINCE William was all smiles as he hosted his first star-studded garden party of the year – as an “excited” Kate shared a work update.
An elated Wills, 41, laughed as he greeted guests at the lavish royal event at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.
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The royals looked relaxed as they mingled with crowds of celebrities and famous attendees at the glitzy bash.
He was welcomed by passionate fans and the rainy weather didn’t put a damper on the festivities.
William was photographed alongside the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester while Princess Eugenie chatted with other attendees.
She wore an elegant fuchsia dress and protected herself from the rain under an umbrella.
Her sister Princess Beatrice also made an elegant entrance, while Zara and Mike Tindall also made a special appearance elsewhere.
Turns out wife Kate shared an update on keeping up with the behind-the-scenes work amid preventative cancer treatment.
The princess has been hailed as a “driving force” behind a new early years project – but will not return to work until doctors give her the “green light”.
She has yet to return to her public role four months after undergoing hospital surgery and later revealing her diagnosis.
A senior royal aide said she will only resume these duties when she receives the “green light from doctors”.
But Kate has read a 60-page report on her early years project and is following the work – published today.
The mother-of-three launched the Royal Foundation’s Early Childhood Enterprise Working Group in March last year.
A senior royal aide confirmed: “The Princess of Wales was the driving force behind the business task force.
“She has been kept up to date since the start of the task force and has read the report and been briefed on it.”
In a speech at Natwest headquarters, the royal mother-of-three said it was time to think “radically” to create a workforce that is “resilient, flexible and capable of bridging differences”.
She added: “The healthy development of our children depends on healthy adults.”
The report published today suggested investing in the early years it could add at least £45.5 billion to the national economy every year.
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Eight major companies – including Iceland, Ikea, Lego and Natwest – have signed up to follow the findings.
A spokesperson for the Princess of Wales said: “This should not be seen as the Princess of Wales returning to work.
“The work on the prince and princess projects is always active. This is no different at the Early Childhood Center. Over the past five months, there has been great progress.
“However, early childhood is a huge priority for the Princess of Wales.
Real expert opinion
ROYAL commentator Richard Fitzwilliams spoke to The Sun about Kate’s early years project.
He said: “This is tremendously personal and important to her and what has been emphasized is the fact that although there are obviously strict limitations on what she can do at the moment at home, she has been involved in every part of this, and there is no I also doubt that it is very significant.
“She is continuing her life’s work in a way that also emphasizes the fact that although she cannot attend meetings and carry out real engagements for reasons known to us – this is something in which she continues to have a deep interest.
“Now this [Kate’s diagnosis] for anyone it is challenging and intensely stressful. And of course it will be for William and his family, as they have three children.
“This is undoubtedly something that affects millions of families across the country and, indeed, across the world.
“The fact that Kate is so deeply involved in this says a lot, because this is a very strong commitment, and members of the royal family, although it is sometimes taken for granted, are deeply committed to so many charitable organizations.
“She is passionate about this because she believes there is a lot of work to be done.
“And this is a largely unexplored area, which makes it so meaningful that she has made what she calls her life’s work now.”
“She has been fully updated throughout the process and development of the task force’s work and has seen the report.”
Kate created the task force last year and left it in the hands of businesses to develop the report for the Royal Foundation.
Christian Guy, chief executive of the Royal Center for Early Childhood Foundation, said: “She is passionate about the transformational impact of doing this right, together with business, for both the current and next generation, and many more to come. .
“She is thrilled about this, having eight of Britain’s most important companies coming forward to stand up for their fellow business leaders is vital and exciting for her and a priority for the future of our center and its work.”
Prince William is a pillar of strength for Kate
EXPERT analysis from author and real 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 courageous video speech — 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.
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.
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