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.

Prince William has become a patron of the College of Paramedics and attended its inaugural emergency and critical care conference - a day after wife Kate revealed that she is in remission from cancer

The Prince's engagement on Wednesday came the day after the Princess of Wales visited The Royal Marsden, which is where she received chemotherapy treatment. Following her visit, Catherine announced in a message thanking the hospital that she is in remission.

While William spent plenty of time talking to paramedics about their own experiences and job roles, Tracy Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer at the College of Paramedics, was keen to send her best wishes to Princess Kate following the news yesterday that her cancer was now in remission.

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.

Kate Middleton, who is celebrating her 43rd birthday on Jan. 9, has proven herself to be the shiniest jewel of the British monarchy. The princess is married to Prince William, heir to the throne.

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

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.

GB News Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker has highlighted a contradiction in recent royal statements about the Princess's activities, following her first solo engagement of 2025. The Princess of Wales visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in London to personally thank staff who cared for her during her cancer treatment.