Prince William is undoubtedly facing a challenging period in his life as he prepares to become king. With his wife, Kate, dealing with health issues, his father, King Charles, battling cancer, and his strained relationship with his brother, Prince Harry, William has a lot on his plate. Each of these issues presents its own set of difficulties and emotional strains. Despite these pressures, William is reportedly trying to navigate his responsibilities with a sense of duty and resilience. His commitment to supporting his family, both personally and professionally, remains a priority. However, his strained relationship with Harry adds a layer of complexity. Reports suggest that the relationship between the two brothers is so tense that William might not even have Harry at his coronation. Some speculate that a reunion could occur under somber circumstances, such as at their father’s funeral if Charles’ health deteriorates further.
Prince William Breaks Silence on King Charles’s and Princess Kate’s Health News
Buckingham Palace announced the king’s cancer diagnosis earlier this week
As Prince William steps up his royal responsibilities in the absence of King Charles III and Princess Catherine—who have both faced separate medical concerns over the past few weeks—he is making sure to keep his loved ones in his thoughts.
Tonight, the Prince of Wales attended a dinner for the London Air Ambulance Charity Gala, a cause he has a special connection to, having worked as a pilot for the East Anglian Air Ambulance service from March 2015 to July 2017.
In a speech at the event, William paid tribute to the king, whose cancer diagnosis was announced earlier this week, and to his wife, who is recovering from abdominal surgery.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you, also, for the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days. It means a great deal to us all,” William began. He jokingly added, “It’s fair to say the past few weeks have had a rather ‘medical’ focus. So I thought I’d come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all!”
Charles’s cancer was identified during a recent procedure he underwent to treat a benign enlarged prostate. Bazaar understands that the condition is not prostate cancer, although Buckingham Palace has thus far refrained from specifying the monarch’s diagnosis.
As for the Princess of Wales, Kate has returned home to Windsor, following a scheduled abdominal surgery on January 16. “The Princess is in good spirits,” a royal source told Bazaar when she was discharged from the hospital. She is not expected to return to royal duties until after March.
Elsewhere in William’s speech, he paid tribute to another famous face among the guests: Tom Cruise.
“Tom, if you wouldn’t mind not borrowing either of the new helicopters for the next Mission: Impossible, it would be appreciated,” the prince joked. “We have all seen on our screens that—how can I put it?—you seem to have a different take on ‘normal wear and tear’ to the rest of us. It’s not the kind that buffs out.”
Read William’s full speech below.
Good evening, everyone. Thank you all for being here. And thank you to those whose hard work has made this evening possible.
I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you, also, for the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days. It means a great deal to us all.
It’s fair to say the past few weeks have had a rather “medical” focus. So I thought I’d come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all!
But, seriously, we gather tonight to help as many people as possible benefit from top-class care in the silhouette of London Air Ambulance’s flying lifelines.
As a former pilot for East Anglian Air Ambulance, I know just how vital the work of air ambulance teams across the country is, and the truly lifesaving difference it can make to deliver urgent medical care wherever injury strikes.
Here in London, the current aircraft have served magnificently. But our capital city needs a new fleet. And we are up against time. The clue really is in the appeal’s name. By September, we need the two new red birds—decked with the latest kit, such as night vision—in our skies.
You wouldn’t be here if you needed much persuading, I know. But just wait to hear Milana’s story later of how the air ambulance, and its incredible teams, have given her a second chance at life.
I should also take this opportunity to give a mention to my—our—fellow pilot, Tom Cruise. Tom, huge thanks for supporting us tonight.
And Tom, if you wouldn’t mind not borrowing either of the new helicopters for the next Mission: Impossible, it would be appreciated. We have all seen on our screens that—how can I put it?—you seem to have a different take on “normal wear and tear” to the rest of us. It’s not the kind that buffs out.
Anyway, an enormous thank you to all for being here tonight and for supporting such a wonderful cause.
You are all, each and every one of you, lifesavers.
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