Prince William is making his first royal outing of the year (and taking on a new patronage) after Kate Middleton announced she is in "remission" from cancer.

This week has been full of exciting royal family news. First, Kate Middleton returned to the same cancer center where she received treatment and revealed that she’s “in remission.” Then, she announced that she and her husband,

Kate and William, the Prince and Princess of Wales, confirmed their patronage of the hospital where she had cancer treatment, the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

Prince William swapped royal duties for a casual pint at a Wetherspoons pub, enjoying a relaxed evening with fellow Aston Villa fans ahead of their big match against Everton.The Prince of Wales stepped out to join eight supporters round a group

There’s been a major shift in Prince William’s body language. Maybe he’s relieved that his wife Kate Middleton’s cancer is in remission. Or perhaps he’s thrilled about his brand-new roles. Or maybe his growing beard has given him a new wave of confidence.

The Princess of Wales made a statement after visiting the hospital where she received treatment Kate Middleton is thanking those who have helped her and husband Prince William during her cancer journey.

Prince William spoke about his time as a search and rescue pilot and air ambulance pilot during his first public engagement of 2025.

The prince was also reunited with Ed Griffiths, who served as a SAR Paramedic with Prince William at RAF Valley in Anglesey when the prince was a search and rescue pilot. While Wi