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,

Prince William stepped out to attend his first royal event amidst Kate Middleton’s remission from cancer. The prince also went on to be announced as the new patron of the College of Paramedics.