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.

"He's already on his way to being the toughest ruler the family has ever seen." Prince William may not be the King of England just yet, but that doesn't mean he's not already preparing for the role. On the contrary,

As the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton have long been celebrated for balancing their royal responsibilities with a grounded approach to parenting. H

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.

In addition to being a mother of three, early childhood development advocate, and cancer survivor and doing all of the official work she does with patronages and various organizations as a senior member of the royal family, Kate Middleton reportedly wears yet another hat behind-the-scenes in the royal family: Unofficial Father/Son Peacemaker.

The Princess of Wales said her cancer diagnosis came as a "huge shock." Kate Middleton and Prince William share three kids: George, Charlotte and Louis.

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.

Wearing a three-strand pearl-and-diamond necklace that had been a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II’s, Princess Kate Middleton stood by Prince William and welcomed the Emir of the State of Qatar and his wife to London for a state visit.