It should be a brief distraction in a difficult time: Prince William attended an Aston Villa football match with his son Prince George.
It is the first time that Prince William and Prince George have appeared in public since Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis. Father and son attended an Aston Villa football match on Thursday evening. The British club faced French club OSC Lille in the UEFA Europa Conference League. According to the newspaper, the Prince of Wales cheered on Aston Villa in the stands at Villa Park with his eldest son. William has been a long-time fan of the Birmingham club, George came to the game wearing a burgundy and blue supporters scarf. The royal support was worth it: Aston Villa won the first leg 2-1.
Prince William: His wife Princess Kate is suffering from cancer
Three weeks ago, Princess Kate addressed the public with a personal video message. In it, she explained that she is currently undergoing “preventative chemotherapy” after tests following her abdominal surgery in January revealed cancer. Together with William, she took the time to explain everything to her children in an appropriate way and to reassure them that she would get well again: “I’m doing well and I’m getting stronger every day by concentrating on the things that Help me heal: my mind, my body and my soul.”
The family will spend the Easter holidays with Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton at their country estate Anmer Hall in Norfolk. William and Kate’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, return to school on April 17.
According to media reports, Prince William will only then resume his royal duties. He was reportedly spotted on a “low-key” pub visit with his mother-in-law in Norfolk at the weekend. According to the Daily Mail, one regular said: “It was all very low key, without any fanfare. He just walked in and walked around the pub. He seemed to be out with Carole Middleton.” It is still unclear when Princess Kate will attend official appointments again.
Source: Stern
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