Prince William pulls out of scheduled appearance due to personal matter

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London – Prince William pulled out of a scheduled appearance at a memorial service at Windsor Castle on Tuesday due to a personal matter, his office said. The Prince of Wales was scheduled to attend a tribute to the late King Constantine of Greece on Tuesday.

William’s wife Kate, Princess of Wales, continues to do well as she does recovering from abdominal surgeryKensington Palace said on Tuesday.

The nature of the future queen’s medical procedure has not been revealed, but the palace announced on January 17 that she was undergoing surgery and would likely remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days. She returned home to continue her recovery after about a week and a half, and is expected to return to public performances at the end of March.

King Charles III, William’s father, is currently undergoing regular treatments for an undisclosed form of cancer. It is understood that William’s absence from Tuesday’s event is not related to his father’s illness.

In its first statement since the public announcement of his diagnosisCharles said earlier this month that he wanted to express his “heartfelt gratitude for the many messages of support and well wishes I have received… As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, those kind thoughts are the greatest comfort.” . and encouragement.”

Charles was diagnosed with cancer while receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate. Buckingham Palace said he would step away from public duties during his treatments, but has not said how long they will last.

Tucker Reals, Imtiaz Tyab and Cara Tabachnick contributed to this report.

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