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.

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

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 has made his first official appearance of 2025 as he appeared in high spirits despite wife Kate's ongoing cancer battle. The Duke of Cambridge made a rare public appearance today