PRINCE William has revealed his wife, Catherine is “doing well” following her cancer diagnosis.
The Prince of Wales commented on her health during a visit to St Mary’s Community Hospital on the Isles of Scilly.
He was told about a new facility for health and social care being built on Duchy’s land near the hospital.
William said George, Charlotte and Louis were “very jealous” of his trip, and said he may bring them to Cornwall later in the year.
He was given a letter by matron Lynda McHale, written by her granddaughter, that wished Catherine and the King well in their respective cancer recoveries.
The Princess of Wales announced the “huge shock” of her cancer diagnosis back in March.
Prince William has been cutting back his public engagements to help support his wife and their three young children.
However, Kensington Palace recently announced the 41-year-old would be resuming his public appearances.
This suggests that the mum-of-three’s recovery is on track, according to royal expert Phil Dampier.
He told Fabulous Digital: “There are some tell-tale signs that she is getting better as Prince William is undertaking more jobs, including going to the Scilly Isles where he will be away for a day or two.
“I don’t think he would be out and about more, unless he was happy she was on the mend.”
OVERNIGHT VISIT
During the first part of his trip to Cornwall yesterday, Prince William attended the site where the Duchy of Cornwall’s first homeless housing project is set to be built, in Nansleden, Newquay.
He later met with the organisers who were taking care of the project.
Today, the dad-of-three visited the Isle of Scilly, on his first official trip there since becoming a Duke.
There are some tell-tale signs that she is getting better as Prince William is undertaking more jobs, including going to the Scilly Isles where he will be away for a day or two
Phil Dampier
Prince William then visited St Mary’s Medical Centre where he just announced that his wife is “doing well” following her cancer diagnosis.
Reports suggest he will continue to do more public engagements before his children break up for summer in July and August.
Prince William is a pillar of strength for Kate
Expert analysis by author and royal expert, Ingrid Seward.
Steadfast when his family needed him, William has proved himself as a man and future monarch of strength and compassion.
While he might not have been present during Kate’s courageous video address on Friday — make no mistake, he has been by her side every step of the way.
William has stepped up with school-run duties and provided a “great source of comfort and reassurance” to his wife.
But he has also been a comforting and reassuring presence for the public.
From leading members of the Royal Family at the Commonwealth Day Service to enjoying cheerful banter with youngsters on a youth centre visit, he hasn’t put a foot wrong.
Just this week he visited Sheffield to highlight his Homewards project to end homelessness in the UK.
Even then there were few chinks in his facade — but Kate was clearly on his mind.
“She needs to be sat here to hear this,” he smiled when the discussion turned to the challenges of young families.
But ultimately he is only human.
To have your father and your wife diagnosed with cancer in such quick succession is heart-shattering.
It’s a remarkable insight into the character of this young man that he has been 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 enormous responsibility, both personally and for the monarchy, of which he is now the public face.
But he knows his most important role is that of dad and husband.
He will make that his priority.
This is a distinct difference from the ways 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
It was a man’s world then — and she was forced to abandon her children in a way that William is determined not to.
William and Kate waited until the school term was over and their children were home before making their public announcement.
They needed to be prepared.
In this, they will have had the wholehearted support of Charles — who knows what it feels like to be brought up by nannies.
William was also acutely aware of the lack of his own father’s presence in his life, especially when things went wrong.
In 1991, he was accidentally hit over the head with a golf club when he was at school and Diana was having lunch in her favourite restaurant San Lorenzo.
The call came through that William had been bashed on the head and they thought he might die so it was very serious.
Both Charles and Diana rushed down to Ludgrove.
William was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and then to Great Ormond Street Hospital and Diana went with him.
But ever a man of duty, Charles prioritised his engagements.
William is determined to do things differently
According to The Times, it’s understood that Prince William plans to “increase his diary of public engagements over the next two months”.
‘TREMENDOUS SHOCK’
Kate Middleton, who had been recovering from major abdominal surgery in January 2024, first announced her health battle in a touching video on March 22.
She shared the news after post-operation tests revealed she had the disease.
I don’t think he would be out and about more, unless he was happy she was on the mend
Phil Dampier
Addressing the nation, she commented: “This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.
“As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.”
Royal expert Phil Dampier adds that getting cancer in her early forties was a “tremendous shock,” but says the princess will be getting the “best treatment and hopefully make a full recovery”.
Her parents Carole and Michael, as well as her sister Pippa and brother James, have been there for her and that support network is crucial as well
Phil Dampier
He adds: “When Kate is back in action the interest in her will be off the scale 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.
“Her parents Carole and Michael, as well as her sister Pippa and brother James, have been there for her and that support network is crucial as well.”
Timeline of Royal health woes
HERE is a date-by-date rundown of the health worries to have struck the royals this year.
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery.
JAN 17: It is announced that the King is to have treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside.
JAN 19: The King flies back from Scotland with the Queen.
JAN 21: It is announced Sarah, Duchess of York, has malignant melanoma, a skin cancer.
JAN 23: Kate’s hospital stay passes one week. JAN 26: The King is admitted to the London Clinic for treatment.
JAN 29: The King is discharged from hospital. Kate leaves the same day.
JAN 31: Queen Camilla announces that the King is “getting on, doing his best”.
FEBRUARY 5: Buckingham Palace announces the King has cancer, but not of the prostate, and will not carry out public-facing duties.