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Prince William Visits Welsh Guards, Kate Middleton Recovers From Surgery

Britain's Prince William, The Prince of Wales, listens as he visits the British Red Cross at its headquarters in London, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Kensington Palace says Britain's Prince William

Prince William recently fulfilled his duties as Colonel of the Welsh Guards with a visit to the Combermere Barracks near Windsor. The 41-year-old royal, who assumed the role in 2023, engaged with soldiers, medics, and physical training instructors during his visit. He took the opportunity to inspect the facilities and learn about planned improvements at the barracks.

During his visit, Prince William was briefed on the physical and mental rehabilitation programs being carried out by the Welsh Guards and the positive impact these initiatives are having on the soldiers. A post on social media shared images of the visit, with the Prince expressing his pleasure in interacting with the soldiers and witnessing the battalion's commendable work in rehabilitation.

Following his appointment as Colonel of the Welsh Guards, Princess Kate, his wife, was named Colonel of the Irish Guards. However, she was unable to attend the recent Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day parade due to her ongoing recovery from abdominal surgery. Despite her absence, the Irish Guards planned to honor her with three cheers at the end of the parade.

Prince William, who had taken a brief hiatus from public duties to support Princess Kate during her recovery, has resumed his royal engagements. He recently visited Sheffield to further his efforts in addressing homelessness issues.

Over the weekend, the Prince and Princess of Wales were spotted together at the Windsor Farm Shop, marking Princess Kate's first appearance in a video since her surgery in January. Local witnesses have dismissed online conspiracy theories surrounding the royal couple's health, emphasizing the normalcy of their interactions.

U.K. cricket player Kevin Pietersen also denounced the baseless rumors circulating about Princess Kate, asserting the couple's commitment to their family and urging respect for their privacy during her recovery period.

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