Prince William and Prince George cheer on Aston Villa in first public outing since Kate's cancer announcement
12 April 2024, 01:41 | Updated: 12 April 2024, 02:58
Prince William broke cover for the first time since Princess Kate's cancer announcement on Thursday as he attended an Aston Villa game with Prince George.
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The pair were seen smiling and applauding in the Villa Park stands in Birmingham on Thursday evening.
George sported an Aston Villa scarf as he and William celebrated the club's 2-1 win against Lille in the first leg of the Europa Conference League quarter-final.
William could be seen turning to say something to his son as he applauded Ollie Watkins' opening goal for the club.
It comes after Princess Kate revealed in March that she is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Tests following her pre-planned abdominal surgery earlier in the year found cancer had been present, with her now undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
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The family are understood to have been staying at Anmer Hall in Norfolk over the Easter holidays, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis due to return back to school on April 17.
They skipped the Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel this year to allow more time for Kate's recovery.
She has been praised by health leaders and charities following her emotional video announcement.
Her decision to speak out about her health could save lives due to a sharp increase in Brits checking symptoms, they said.
Since revealing the diagnosis, William and Kate are said to be "enormously touched" and "extremely moved" by the public's warmth and support.
William has long been a football fan and broke his silence online on Wednesday, posting a message congratulating the Lionesses' Rachel Daly on her retirement.
Aston Villa will play Arsenal in the Premier League next on April 14.
