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Prince William is opening up about his father’s recent announcement that he has been diagnosed with cancer. King Charles III was announced to be battling the illness in a statement issued by Buckingham Palace on Monday. The news comes amid health concerns for both the monarch and his wife, Kate Middleton, who was recently hospitalized for abdominal surgery. Though William has been spotted during this difficult time, on Wednesday, he first spoke about his family’s health news.
The Prince of Wales Made His Remarks at a Charity Dinner
Prince of Wales attended a gala fundraising dinner on Wednesday evening in support of London’s Air Ambulance Charity. Briefly addressing photographers outside the event, he thanked them for well-wishes for the king’s recovery.
“We really appreciate everyone’s kind messages. Thank you,” Prince William said.
Inside, he addressed the matter in greater detail during his remarks at the podium. The future monarch relied on his sense of humor in facing the difficult time.
I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you also for the kind of messages of support for Catherine and my father, especially in recent days. It means a great deal to us all. The past few weeks have a rather medical focus, so I thought I’d come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all.”
Prince William, London Air Ambulance Charity Gala
Despite the Recent Shocking News, the Heir’s Priority Is Reportedly His Wife
Despite his return to public duties with two events on Wednesday, royal sources told The Daily Mail that the Prince of Wales is still tending to Princess Catherine during her recovery.
“The Prince has always made clear that his priority is to support his wife and family for the time being – and he did not put a timescale on that,” the source said, adding that after the day’s events, you should “not expect to see him again for a bit.”
Looking ahead, senior royals will likely be working their schedules out to fit in a number of different events in the coming weeks and months, with Commonwealth Day just weeks away. All eyes will be peeled for sightings of different royals as they help the king cope during this trying time.
