Prince William — and his beard — step out for first time since Kate Middleton’s cancer-free reveal
By Leah Bitsky,
2024-09-10
An unshaven Prince William stepped out for his first public appearance since Kate Middleton revealed she had completed her cancer treatment .
The Prince of Wales, 42, greeted fans while rocking his new beard with a big smile on his face outside of the Swiss Valley Primary School in Llanelli, Wales, on Tuesday.
“It’s good news, but there is still a long way to go,” he told one person of his wife’s prognosis.
Several royal watchers sent along their well-wishes during the visit, expressing to William how happy they were to hear that the Princess of Wales’ health was on the up and up.
“William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time,” she said. “Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.”
She had undergone abdominal surgery in January when doctors discovered the cancer and advised her to undergo chemotherapy. Middleton did not, however, reveal what kind of cancer she had and called the diagnosis “a huge shock.”
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.