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Prince William has given a rare update on his wife, Princess Kate Middleton,whois battling cancer.
On Tuesday, the Prince of Walesmade a stopatJames’Place Newcastle inEngland, where he was greeted by well-wishers.His wife has postponed public-facing duties while receiving treatment.
“Do you mind if I ask how your wife and children are?”says one woman, as heard in a video shared to Instagram by the royals fan account WalesVideos.
Prince William speaks with well-wishers after visiting James’ Place Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on Tuesday. (Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
“We’reall doing well, thank you,”said the father of three.
“And obviously Catherine?”asked the woman.
“We’reall doing well,”the 41-year-old emphasized.
Prince William shakes a youngster’s hand while greeting well-wishers on a visit to James’ Place Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on Tuesday. (Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
According to People magazine,William’svisit to northeast England marked his third day of royal duties since his wife announced her cancer diagnosis. His engagement at James’ Place, a mental health organization, also includeda visit tothe 2022 Earthshot Prize finalist, Low Carbon Materials.
The prince previously took time off from public duties while his children were on Easter break. The outlet noted that he resumedhiswork the day after Prince George, 10; Princess Charlotte,8;and Prince Louis, 6, returned to school.
William’sappearance took place on the same day that his father,KingCharlesIII, returned to public-facing duties for the first time since Buckingham Palace announced his cancer diagnosis.
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King Charles visits the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in London on Tuesday to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and highlight some of the innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, that is taking place at the hospital. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
The 75-year-old visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, wherehe metwith medical specialists and patients.The British monarchwas joinedby his wife, QueenCamilla.
In a statement previously obtained by Fox News Digital, the palace announced that the visit”will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead.”
Another upcoming event is scheduled for June when Charles and Camilla will host the emperor and empress of Japan for a state visit.
The visit marked King Charles’ first day as the new patron of Cancer Research UK and was his first official public-facing engagement since being diagnosed with cancer. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
The news came after the monarch took a three-month break following his cancer diagnosis.
A spokesperson for the palace told Fox News Digital that while Charles is well enough to resume his duties,he’sstill receiving treatment for his cancer.
Charleswas diagnosed with a form of cancer and is undergoing treatment, Buckingham Palace announced in February.A”separate issue of concern”was identified duringCharles'”benign prostate enlargement”procedure at the London Clinic.
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King Charles’ outing took place on the same day that Prince William continued his royal duties. (Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
“Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,”the palace said in a statement at the time.
Less than 18 months into his reign, the monarch suspended public engagements. He continued with state business anddidn’thand overhis constitutional role as head of state.
The palace addedthat the king”has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”
Kate Middleton announced to the world that she had cancer in a prerecorded message shared in March. (The Prince and Princess of Wales Twitter)
In a video shared in March, Middleton revealed that she, too, is battling a form ofcancerand has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy treatment.
According to the princess, postoperative tests related to her abdominal surgery in January”found cancer had been present.”
People magazine reported that the 42-year-old may have purposely waited to make her announcement until her children were out of school during Easter break. The outlet said that itis believedthe Prince and Princess of Wales created space for the family to spend timetogetherprivately amid the media scrutiny.
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Kate Middleton and King Charles shared a private lunch before she announced her cancer diagnosis in March. (Getty Images)
The Princess of Walesis still taking a break from royal duties as she recovers.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.
