Following the report that King Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer and Kate Middleton’s hospitalization for abdominal surgery, Prince William resumed his duties as a member of the royal family. “The past few weeks have been, shall we say, medically focused, so I figured I’d come to an air ambulance function to escape it all,” the future king, who is 41 years old, said during a charity gala dinner. He added a touch of humor to his statement. He extended his gratitude to the public for their support. A ceremony of investiture had been held at Windsor Castle earlier in the day, and he had presided over it. During her attendance at the event, the queen, who had previously worked as a pilot for an air ambulance, spoke with other pilots and met celebrities such as Tom Cruise. The words made by William were the first time he had publicly addressed the recent health challenges that his family had been experiencing.