Prince William resumes public duties after Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis
NEW DELHI: British Prince William resumed his public duties on Thursday after his wife Princess Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, providing vital support to the royal family amidst ongoing health challenges sidelining both the princess and King Charles III.
The Prince will be visiting a surplus food distribution charity — Surplus to Supper — in Surrey, southwest of London, where he will lend a hand in the kitchen and help load prepared meals into delivery vans.
The Prince will be visiting a surplus food distribution charity — Surplus to Supper — in Surrey, southwest of London, where he will lend a hand in the kitchen and help load prepared meals into delivery vans.
He will then travel to a youth center in west London that benefits from the food deliveries.
His agenda for his visit to spotlight efforts in reducing food waste to combat greenhouse gas emissions and address food insecurity.
Stepping back from public roles following Princess Kate's announcement of her cancer treatment on March 22, the couple has prioritized privacy for their family.
Kate, in a video message released that day, asked for “time, space and privacy” as she and her family adjusted to her diagnosis. “I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” she said at the time.
His agenda for his visit to spotlight efforts in reducing food waste to combat greenhouse gas emissions and address food insecurity.
Stepping back from public roles following Princess Kate's announcement of her cancer treatment on March 22, the couple has prioritized privacy for their family.
Kate, in a video message released that day, asked for “time, space and privacy” as she and her family adjusted to her diagnosis. “I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” she said at the time.
“It has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be okay,” she added.
With both Charles and Kate largely absent due to health issues since January, other royals like Queen Camilla and Princess Anne have shouldered more responsibilities.
This year, on February 5, Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate. "His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties," Buckingham palace said.
"Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual," it added. While Kate's diagnosis followed hospitalization for abdominal surgery in January.
(With inputs from agency)
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