Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, is making family his top priority as he steps up to support his wife, Kate Middleton, during her recovery.
The prince has cleared his schedule to be by her side and will continue to focus on his wife and children before taking on full-time royal duties.
Today, Prince William will return to public engagements after his hiatus.
He will hold an investiture at Windsor Castle in the morning on behalf of the King, followed by a gala dinner in central London in the evening as patron of the London Air Ambulance.
However, he has no further duties scheduled this week and will spend next week with Kate and their children during their half-term holiday.
According to a source, Prince William has always been clear that his priority is to support his wife and family for the time being, without specifying a timeline.
While he will resume duties on Wednesday, he will take some time off again afterward.
The team at Kensington Palace is currently coordinating with Buckingham Palace to determine which public engagements Prince William could potentially attend in place of his father.
These engagements are likely to include investitures and leading the family at events such as the annual Commonwealth Day service.
However, it is unlikely that he will take over any constitutional matters, as the King wishes to remain involved in state affairs during his treatment.
Prince William, 41, has the full support of his father as he returns to his duties at his own pace.
The King holds Catherine in high regard and recognizes her excellent work.
He understands the importance of family coming first.
In recent months, the King has been spending more time at Windsor Castle, often staying overnight on Sundays to spend quality time with his son and young grandchildren.
Prince William now resides in Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Estate, allowing for easy access to the castle for meetings.
Last month, Kate Middleton underwent unexpected abdominal surgery and spent two weeks in The London Clinic.
It is unlikely that she will resume her royal duties until after Easter.
Prince William canceled all his engagements at the time to be by her side and support their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
The absence of three senior members of the Royal Family simultaneously is unprecedented, especially with the King’s extended absence.
This will put additional pressure on Prince William to step up in their absence.
Today, during the investiture, Prince William will present over 50 honors, including one to former England women’s footballer Ellen White.
In the evening, he will attend the London Air Ambulance annual fundraising gala, where he is expected to give a speech acknowledging his father’s illness and expressing gratitude to well-wishers.
The event aims to raise £15 million to replace the helicopter fleet of the charity.
Prince William’s dedication to his family and his commitment to fulfilling his royal duties demonstrate his ability to balance personal and public responsibilities.
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