Prince William Breaks Silence on King Charles and Princess Catherine’s Health News

As Prince William takes on more royal duties while King Charles III and Princess Catherine deal with health issues, he’s keeping his family close to his heart.

Prince William Breaks the Silence

Tonight, Prince William attended a dinner for the London Air Ambulance Charity Gala, a cause he holds dear. From 2015 to 2017, he worked as a pilot for the East Anglian Air Ambulance service, so this cause hits close to home.

During his speech at the gala, William honored his father, the king, who recently revealed his cancer diagnosis, and his wife, who’s recovering from abdominal surgery.

Speaking of Princess Catherine, she’s back home in Windsor after her scheduled surgery on January 16.

“The Princess is in good spirits.”

She’s taking time to recover and isn’t expected to resume her royal duties until after March.

In his speech, William also couldn’t resist a playful jab at actor Tom Cruise, who was among the guests.

“Tom, if you wouldn’t mind not borrowing either of the new helicopters for the next Mission: Impossible, it would be appreciated,” the prince joked. We have all seen on our screens that—how can I put it?—you seem to have a different take on ‘normal wear and tear’ to the rest of us. It’s not the kind that buffs out.”

Here is Prince William’s full speech:

“Good evening, everyone. Thank you all for being here. And thank you to those whose hard work has made this evening possible.

I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you, also, for the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days. It means a great deal to us all.

It’s fair to say the past few weeks have had a rather “medical” focus. So I thought I’d come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all!

But, seriously, we gather tonight to help as many people as possible benefit from top-class care in the silhouette of London Air Ambulance’s flying lifelines.

As a former pilot for East Anglian Air Ambulance, I know just how vital the work of air ambulance teams across the country is, and the truly lifesaving difference it can make to deliver urgent medical care wherever injury strikes.

Here in London, the current aircraft have served magnificently. But our capital city needs a new fleet. And we are up against time. The clue really is in the appeal’s name. By September, we need the two new red birds—decked with the latest kit, such as night vision—in our skies.

You wouldn’t be here if you needed much persuading, I know. But just wait to hear Milana’s story later of how the air ambulance, and its incredible teams, have given her a second chance at life.

I should also take this opportunity to give a mention to my—our—fellow pilot, Tom Cruise. Tom, huge thanks for supporting us tonight.

And Tom, if you wouldn’t mind not borrowing either of the new helicopters for the next Mission: Impossible, it would be appreciated. We have all seen on our screens that—how can I put it?—you seem to have a different take on “normal wear and tear” to the rest of us. It’s not the kind that buffs out.

Anyway, an enormous thank you to all for being here tonight and for supporting such a wonderful cause.

You are all, each and every one of you, lifesavers.”