Prince William makes first overnight visit since Kate Middleton’s cancer

Prince William he went out on his own to Cornwall for his first overnight trip since Princess Kate Middletonhis cancer diagnosis.

William, 41, arrived in south-west England on Thursday, May 9, visiting the site of a new housing project in Newquay. The project was announced earlier this year and will include 24 living spaces for people experiencing homelessness. Designed by local architects, temporary homes offer opportunities to find permanent housing. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall.

For Thursday’s outing, William donned a light navy suit with a light blue button-down shirt. He smiled broadly as he met with the coordinators of the innovative housing project.

William and Kate, 42, inherited the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall titles in September 2022 after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Thursday marked the first time William has visited Cornwall since taking up his new role.

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Kate has not accompanied her husband as he continues his recovery. She revealed in March that she had been diagnosed with cancer after being hospitalized for abdominal surgery a few months ago. Her last official royal engagement was in December 2023.

During Kate’s health problems, William stepped back from his own duties. Before her diagnosis was made public, an insider exclusively said We weekly that William “cancelled two out-of-country appearances” to attend to “more childcare duties” at home, following Kate’s procedure.

As well as visiting Newquay, William is set to spend his first night away from London amid Kate’s recovery, traveling to the Isles of Scilly on Friday 10 May to meet hospital staff and operators at St Mary’s Harbour.

As William slowly settled back into the swing of his busy work schedule, deadline reported on Wednesday (May 8) that he and Kate will be skipping the upcoming BAFTA TV Awards. Instead of attending the ceremony, William will record a video message that will be played during the event on Sunday, May 12.

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William, who is chairman of BAFTA, previously stepped out for the organisation’s film awards in February without Kate by his side weeks after her operation.

“I’m sorry Catherine isn’t here. She loves the BAFTAs,” he said Elaine Bedellchief executive of the Southbank Center at the time.

When it comes to Kate’s return to royal duties, Buckingham Palace has previously said the timing depends on her doctors. “The Princess will return to official duties when cleared to do so by her medical team. She is in good spirits and is focused on a full recovery,” said a March statement, which noted that William “will continue to balance supporting his wife and family with maintaining his official duties, as he has since the beginning of the year. “