During a visit to a High School in the West Midlands on Thursday, Prince William made a significant apology for the absence of his wife, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.
The Prince of Wales expressed regret that Kate couldn't accompany him, citing her ongoing course of "preventative" chemotherapy as the reason for her inability to fulfill public duties.
In a poignant moment at St. Michael’s Church of England High School, Prince William conveyed Kate's sentiments, stating, "I am sorry Catherine can’t be here as well. She would have loved to."
Last month, in a heartfelt video from Windsor, Kate bravely shared her diagnosis of a form of cancer, highlighting the challenges she is currently facing.
Taking a break from his own duties to support his wife and family, Prince William has now resumed his royal engagements. Today, he visited Rowley Regis, responding to a student's heartfelt letter inviting him to witness their efforts in tackling mental health challenges.
Moved by the student's invitation, Prince William organized a secret visit to the school in the West Midlands, aiming to connect with the community and support their initiatives.
Acknowledging his delayed response to the student's invitation, Prince William apologized for not being able to visit earlier, expressing his hope that the surprise visit made up for the delay.
The school engagement marked the first of three engagements Prince William had scheduled in the region for the day, underscoring his continued commitment to supporting mental health initiatives and engaging with communities across the UK.
