LONDON (AP) — Prince William and the Princess of Wales held their first joint public engagement Thursday after Kate finished chemotherapy. Stabbing frenzy In the seaside town of Southport.
The royal couple met privately for 90 minutes with the families of Bebe King, 6, Elsie Todd Stancomb, 7, and Alys da Silva Aguirre, 9, who were killed in a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29. their teacher.
The couple later met with emergency workers at a community center and told them the extent of their efforts Helped affected families.
“I can’t understate how grateful they all are for the support you gave that day,” Kate said. “On their behalf, thank you.”
William and Kate sat next to each other on a bench and listened to their stories. As the cameras rolled away, Kate hugged the responders who struggled to express their feelings.
“You are all heroes,” William said. “Please make sure you take care of yourself, please take your time and don’t go back to work.”
The Princess of Wales It was revealed in March that he was undergoing treatment for cancer A shocking announcement Speculation about his health and whereabouts continued for weeks.
The princess revealed Her condition In a video message that followed incessant speculation on social media, he was hospitalized for an unspecified reason. Abdominal surgery In the month of January.
In a recent video, Kate said she has finished chemotherapy and plans to slowly return to public work with “a few more public appearances” in the coming months.
But she admits the road to recovery will be long and she will “take each day as it comes.”
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