Prince William is set to resume his public duties shortly after the surprising news involving his brother, Prince Harry.
Today, he will be visiting a food redistribution charity and a youth center in his first royal engagement since his wife, Princess Kate, disclosed her battle with cancer last month.
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The Duke of Cambridge’s return to official engagements coincides with Prince Harry’s recent decision to establish his primary residence in the United States.
On June 29, 2023, Buckingham Palace confirmed the relocation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from Frogmore Cottage in the UK.
Notably, Prince Harry, under his full name Prince Henry Charles Albert David, Duke of Sussex, made this change on the same day as the announcement.
While Prince Harry’s move captures attention, Prince William remains focused on his upcoming tasks.
He will kick off his day by visiting Surplus to Supper, a charity in Sunbury-on-Thames that redistributes surplus food.
There, he will assist volunteers in sorting and distributing food, as well as loading deliveries into lorries at the charity’s center located within Sunbury Cricket Club.
Additionally, Prince William will lend a hand in the kitchen alongside the team of chefs preparing meals.
Following his time at the food redistribution charity, the future King will proceed to a youth center in West London, benefiting from regular deliveries from the organization.
Kensington Palace has indicated that Prince William plans to showcase the community and environmental impact of these initiatives throughout the week.
A spokesperson for the Prince emphasized his commitment to environmental conservation for the benefit of future generations.
This engagement marks Prince William’s first official appearance since March 20th, when he took a brief hiatus to spend quality time with Kate and their children during the Easter break.
Princess Kate, in a heartfelt video message to the nation on March 22nd, requested privacy and understanding as she disclosed her cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
The undisclosed form of cancer was detected during post-operative tests following significant abdominal surgery in January.
In a more personal note, William recently took his eldest son, 10-year-old Prince George, to watch an Aston Villa football match.
This public outing with Prince George was the first since Princess Kate’s announcement, demonstrating a sense of normalcy amidst the family’s challenging circumstances.