Prince William promised to “look after” the Princess of Wales as he made his first public appearance since her cancer announcement a month ago.
William, 41, gave a helping hand loading food and cooking in the kitchen at food distribution charity Surplus to Supper, in Surrey, west of London.
Volunteer Rachel Candappa, 71, handed two get-well-soon cards to the Prince addressed to the King and Kate.
William, who looked visibly moved, said: “Thank you. You are very kind.”
When Rachel told Wills to look after Kate he placed his left hand on her shoulder and promised “I will”.
Speaking afterwards Rachel, of Sunbury-on-Thames, said: “I said take care of her and he said ‘I will’.
“I was at home at 8.30 last night and I thought I had to do something. This is a chance to give a card directly to the palace officials.
“I didn’t think I’d be able to give the cards to William.
“I said ‘can I shake your hand’. I loved it. He was very down to earth. I’m never washing my hand again.
“He pointed at the food and said ‘that’s spaghetti hoops’ and I asked ‘how do you know about spaghetti hoops’ and he said ‘I’ve got children’.”
William arrived at Surplus to Supper, which is based at Sunbury Cricket Club, and told his hosts “Louis loves” cricket as he was introduced.
Inside, the prince witnessed volunteers sorting out goodies including soaps, hand wash and make-up and was surprised to see a rose collagen mist spray.
William and Kate donated a crate of pasta, potatoes, tinned soup, taken from the Adelaide Cottage kitchen.
The royals donated food is set to be delivered to the Hampton Hub which has a food bank.
He told host Claire Hopkins, operations director of Surplus to Supper, he was surprised “how much we throw away” as he witnessed all goodies being reused.
The charity delivers surplus food to homes in a five mile radius including frozen meals to care homes.
Kate’s cancer diagnosis
Princess Kate bravely revealed she was receiving chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer following major abdominal surgery in January.
In the video, which was broadcast on the BBC last month, Kate said the diagnosis was a “huge shock” and it had been an “incredibly tough couple of months”.
Kate said that until the surgery she had been unaware that she had cancer.
“However tests after the operation found cancer had been present,” she said in the video.
“My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.”
The princess said that it had taken time to recover from the surgery and also explain what was going on to her and William’s three children.
“It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment,” Kate said.
“But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK.
“As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.”
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Kate then requested privacy while she recovered, adding that she was looking forward to returning to work.
The condition for which she needed abdominal surgery has not been disclosed.
- With The Sun
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