PA MediaThe Prince of Wales has appeared in public for the first time since his wife, the Princess of Wales shared a personal video about her cancer treatment.
He travelled to Llanelli, Carmarthenshire a day after Princess Catherine released a message saying she had completed her chemotherapy treatment and was now focused on staying cancer free.
His solo visit – to celebrate Welsh sport and culture – began at Ysgol Gynradd Swiss Valley with pupils who took part in this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod.
Among them was 10-year-old Ruby, a second-language Welsh learner whose enthusiastic celebrations after winning a recital category at the cultural event went viral earlier this year.
Speaking ahead of meeting William, Ruby said: “It’s just an amazing experience, it’s something I’ll treasure forever.”
Her mum Lynne spoke of her happiness at hearing the Princess of Wales had completed chemotherapy, saying it was something that affected so many people.
Princess Catherine said in the video she was looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more official engagements in the coming months.
Prince William was greeted by a crowd outside the school.
ReutersInside he was serenaded with a medley of Welsh songs and was then greeted by laughter when a child told him he had a bug on him.
He asked the young boy, who was a sea cadet, if he wanted to keep it, and handed it to him.
He said: “Good spot, it must have followed me here.”
The prince also visited the headquarters of the Wales Air Ambulance in Llanelli, of which he is a patron.
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