Prince William achieved a milestone this week by stepping away from his cancer-stricken wife, Princess Kate Middleton, for two days, during which he fulfilled some royal duties.

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He visited the Duchy of Cornwall, where he met with the staff of “Asles of Scilly” hospital and took part in a volleyball match with the young lifeguard team at Fisteral Beach.

Royal analysts emphasized that this move is a positive sign and could indicate an improvement in Kate‘s health, who announced her cancer diagnosis last March.

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The princess hasn’t disclosed details or the type of her cancer but requested privacy to navigate through this family ordeal, especially since news of her illness hasn’t been easy for her or her children.

According to a prominent royal expert, the step taken by Prince William suggests that Kate Middleton “feels stronger every day.”

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On the other hand, Prince William and his father, King Charles, seek to avoid confusion surrounding Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s visit to Nigeria, described as a “mini royal tour” despite their withdrawal from royal duties in 2020.

Royal analysts said, “King Charles and Prince William see the need to clarify that Prince Harry does not represent the royal family or Britain during that trip.”