Prince William paid a “touching” tribute to his cancer-stricken wife Princess Kate during a key royal event this week, according to Richard Fitzwilliams.
The Prince of Wales was among a cohort of royals to welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on Tuesday.
The ceremony saw the Emperor, Empress, King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William all standing on a stage at Horse Guard’s Parade.
According to Fitzwilliams, William made a touching subtle gesture to his absent wife.
Richard Fitzwilliams praised William’s ‘touching’ gesture
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“William has played an important role”, he said.
“When there was the meeting on the Horse Guard’s Parade, the way William stood was significant.
“He had left a space symbolically for the love of his life, the Princess of Wales.
“This is something I think people were very touched by.”
GBN America host Nana Akua went on to heap praise on the Prince, branding him a “wonderful man”.
She cited Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, recounting his own encounter with the Prince at the singer’s concert at Wembley Stadium.
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“Travis Kielce said that he was a great guy”, she said.
“A lot of people seem to think that he’s a really special person, just from the way he has behaved and carried himself.
“The way he’s handling everything as well. I have to say, I’m very impressed.”
Kate is still undergoing preventative treatment after she announced she was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.
Richard Fitzwilliams spoke to Nana Akua
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The Princess of Wales made a brief return to public engagements when she attended Trooping the Colour earlier this month, but her full-time return date is yet to be confirmed.
In a written statement confirming her appearance at Trooping the Colour, she said: “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months.
“It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days.
“On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”