Prince William shared his inauguration message on social media, ending his period of silence since Kate Middleton was diagnosed with cancer.

William has expressed his heartfelt thanks to footballer Rachel Daly, who today announced her retirement from international football while continuing to represent Aston Villa Football Club.

The Prince of Wales, known for his enthusiastic support of Aston Villa and regular appearances at Villa Park, took to social media platform X to deliver his message to Daley.

He thanked her for her outstanding contribution to @Lioneses and tagged Daly’s account @RachelDaly3 and enthusiastically wished her success in the future at Villa, ending the message with a supportive “W”.

The footballer bid farewell to international football after an illustrious career that saw her make an impressive 84 appearances for the England Lionesses.

Last month, the Princess of Wales bravely revealed the news of her recent cancer diagnosis in a heartfelt video message, delivering deeply moving news to the nation.

Speaking about the profound impact it has had on her family, the princess said she had sensitively spoken about her health journey to her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Reflecting on the challenges faced, Kate thanked the medical team for the excellent care they provided during this difficult time.