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The Prince of Wales appeared relaxed at the London Air Ambulance Gala Dinner this Wednesday, February 7, two days after his father, King Charles III, was diagnosed with cancer. Taking advantage of the evening, he thanked the British for their support.
This is the changing picture of the latest news of the British royal family. Prince William visited the Raffles Hotel in London on the evening of February 7 to attend the London Air Ambulance Gala Dinner. Formerly an Air Ambulance pilot in East Anglia, he has been the sponsor of the organisation’s Helicopter Emergency Medical Service since 2020. The newly arrived Prince of Wales was photographed warmly shaking hands with Tom Cruise. The American actor, known for his role as Maverick, the young prodigy of the American naval aviation elite in the film. Top Gun: (1986), is also an ardent supporter of this London organization.
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Friendly gatherings
“Meet Tom Cruise, who needs no introduction», Prince William announced, laughing as he greeted the American star. After posing together, the two men chatted for a few moments, showing wide smiles. According to the magazine SunThe atmosphere was apparently so relaxed that Tom Cruise even allowed himself to gently stroke the Prince of Wales’ arm. The latter laughingly referred to the shoes decorated with Maverick logos, which he wore during the premiere. Top Gun: Maverick:, two years ago. The Crown Prince looked down at his feet and turned to Tom Cruise before declaring. “I’m not wearing my slippers Top Gun:».
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William returns to duty
The appearance was Prince William’s first, apart from the one he made earlier that morning in place of Charles III, as his wife was hospitalized on January 16 for “scheduled abdominal surgery”. His presence led to a speech in which he warmly thanked the British people for their “kind messages of support”, adding that they “mean a lot” to the royal family. Without saying more, however, about the state of health of the father and wife.
On February 5, with the Crown Prince at Kate Middleton’s bedside as she returned to their home at Adelaide Cottage where she continued to recover, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III was suffering from “a type of cancer”. Since then, although Charles III continues to lead state affairs, he has canceled all public appearances for the time being and has begun following a treatment protocol. Until further notice, therefore, it is Prince William who takes center stage.
Source: Le Figaro
