Prince William is sharing his own update on Kate Middleton’s health just hours after the royal revealed she has completed her chemotherapy treatment in a surprise announcement. On Tuesday, September 10, the Prince of Wales traveled to Llanelli in South Wales for a solo royal engagement—and it’s clear Kate was at the top of his mind as he attended three events in South Wales to celebrate Welsh sports and culture. William–who continued to sport a scruffy beard–was all smiles as he met with kids at the Swiss Valley Community Primary School and accepted letters for Kate from well-wishers.
William kicked off his day with the school visit, where he connected with kids who’d participated in the Welsh language youth festival. While chatting with the crowds outside of the school, the prince revealed he’s trying to learn Welsh “phonetically” through the Duolingo app and shared an update on Kate’s cancer treatment as people responded to her positive video announcement.
“It’s good news, but there is still a long way to go,” William reportedly told one on-looker before heading into the school, multiple outlets reported. He also reportedly told another person, “She is better, and thank you,” per People.
In addition to securing some letters from his wife, the prince also was given some friendship bracelets for his kids. William told the gifter that Prince George and Princess Charlotte–who are major Swifties and attended the Eras Tour with their father–would wear the bracelets, although he joked that they’d have to keep the accessories away from their younger sibling. “I’ll keep them away from Louis because he’ll try and steal all his sister’s bits,” William said, per The Mirror.
The whole Windsor family appeared in Kate’s emotional video, which revealed that she’d completed her course of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer. In the three-minute clip, the Princess of Wales could be seen enjoying some sweet PDA with her husband and hanging out with her three children.
“The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown,” Kate wrote in a statement accompanying the video. “The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.”
The princess wrote that while she looks forward to getting back to work and making an appearance at a few royal engagements in the coming months, her focus continues to be on her health.
“Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes,” she continued.