When times get tough, the tough gets going. Prince William lives by this motto.
The Prince of Wales seems to be trying to teach his younger brother, Prince Harry, that vital lesson through his actions.
There have been many chatters about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle working back channels to re-enter the kingdom.
The power couple assumed that they could “help” the monarchy as King Charles III and Kate Middleton were recovering from surgeries and battling cancer.
At 76, Queen Camilla could not handle all the work. Prince William has been forced to cancel multiple events, choosing to stay by his wife’s side as she undergoes chemotherapy.
Last week, Prince William made unexpected moves to send two clear messages: his spouse is recovering well, and Prince Harry’s help is not wanted because he can manage independently.
The heir to the throne and his oldest son, Prince George, were spotted having a great time as they watched their favorite soccer team, Aston Villa, during a lively match.
Prince William appeared at a food distribution charity to give a helping hand. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams points out that the recent appearances by Prince William, timed perfectly, signify a return to normalcy, a reassuring piece of news for the world that things are getting back on track.
He told The Sun: “Royals realize that every single thing they do sends a message in one way or another. It wasn’t just about appearing with George on an enjoyable occasion. It was a question of sending a signal that it was business as usual – as far as that was reasonable to be expected. It would have been fantastic if Catherine had been there, but no one is expecting that. People wouldn’t expect that after her video message, which I think is the bravest ever on a health issue by a public figure in Britain.”
The veteran expert went on to say: “We know William is going back to royal duties shortly. The royal family obviously needs him. This was an important appearance simply because it was what one would call normal. Obviously, with the royal family, very little is actually normal at the moment. He is clearly looking after the children as far as feasible. I mean, it’s a burden William has. It sent this message that some things are going on, more or less as normal. On the other hand, we know they’re not, and we know it’s a very difficult time.”
As the Waleses couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton, bear a significant responsibility with dozens of patronages depending on them, they cannot afford to stay away for too long.
Fitzwilliams concluded by: “He and Catherine are attached to some 50 or so patronages – for example, mental health or homelessness, or the Earthshot prize. They know perfectly well this tremendous cachet when either of them is attached to a particular institution or cause. Polls have made absolutely clear where the public support lies and that they are so highly regarded.”
Some observers say that The Duke of Sussex has no choice but to move forward.
