Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate announced she has cancer

Prince William will return to royal duties on Thursday in his first public appearance since the Princess of Wales announced she has cancer.

The prince will visit Surrey and west London to highlight “the impact community and environmental organizations in the area are making through their work”.

The 41-year-old heir to the throne will attend food redistribution charities and youth centres.

This will be Prince William’s first public event since taking office Princess of Wales reveals she is undergoing preventive chemotherapy After doctors discovered the cancer during planned abdominal surgery.

He will visit food redistribution charity Surplus to Supper in Sunbury upon Thames, where he will help volunteers sort and redistribute food at the charity center at Sunbury Cricket Club, loading food into their vans superior.

William will also help out in the kitchen, joining a team of chefs to prepare meals, before visiting a youth center in west London that benefits from the organization’s delivery service.

Kensington Palace said he was undertaking the campaigns to highlight the organization’s impact on communities and the environment.

Buckingham Palace said: “Protecting the environment for future generations is one of the Prince of Wales’ top priorities.”

last week, William and eldest son Prince George watch Aston Villa football match togethertheir first public appearance since the announcement.

William, Kate and their three children Missed the Easter Sunday service The announcement was made at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, although it had been attended last year.

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in a Video released after weeks of speculation Regarding Kate’s health, she said the diagnosis was a “huge shock” to both her and William, and that she is currently in the early stages of treatment.

“It took me some time to recover from major surgery before I could start treatment,” she said.

“But, most importantly, we spent some time explaining everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that suited them and reassuring them that I would be fine.”

William and Kate are said to be “deeply moved” since their diagnosis. “very touched” Received enthusiasm and support from the public.