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The Independent
26-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Kate Middleton and Prince William meet with victims of flooding in South Wales
The Prince and Princess of Wales came together for a day of engagements in South Wales in support of those affected by devastating storms in 2024. Kate and William travelled by train to Pontypridd ahead of St David's Day on March 1, a visit which was delayed by almost an hour due to train disruptions. The couple shared a video of their arrival at Cardiff rail station on Instagram with a number of surprised onlookers around them. They first visited Pontypridd Market, where they tried their hand at baking traditional Welsh cakes. They went on to meet a number of locals who were affected by severe flooding caused by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh, which hit the region in late 2024. The Prince and Princess spoke to local business owners about how flooding affected the area, having a sit down in the market's Fountain Cafe. Kate and William will also visit Pontypridd's Meadow Street Community Garden and Woodland, established in January 2021, which aims to create a space and welcoming place for the local community. It was drastically hit by the flooding, becoming overgrown and full of debris, but the space has allowed locals to take part in gardening, woodwork and weaving. This is Kate's second excursion to South Wales since returning as a frontline royal following preventative chemotherapy, after she visited Tŷ Hafan children's hospice at the end of January. The Princess made a personal statement about her cancer journey in January while visiting the Royal Marsden hospital in London, where she received chemotherapy last year. Kate announced she was joining William as the co-joint patron of the hospital, supporting the Royal Marsden in its 'groundbreaking research" into cancer. She said: "It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. "I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support."
Telegraph
26-02-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
William and Catherine in Wales together for first time since cancer treatment
The Prince and Princess of Wales have visited Wales together for the first time since Catherine's cancer treatment. The Princess, continuing her gradual return to public duties now she is in remission, joined her husband on a day out in Pontypridd. The couple will meet people affected by severe flooding caused by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh, which hit in the space of just two weeks in late 2024. The Prince and Princess were scheduled to visit Pontypridd Market, which has been at the heart of the community since 1805, tour the food hall and help prepare and cook a batch of traditional Welsh cakes. They will meet the owner of the Welsh Cake Shop, which was established 25 years ago and is also known for its Welsh fruit bread bara brith. In the market's Fountain Cafe, they will talk to business owners about how the flooding affected the area. The couple will also see Meadow Street Community Garden and Woodland to hear how volunteers worked to restore it in the wake of the storms. The Princess announced she was in remission from cancer in January, and the day trip is the latest in a run of appearances since the start of the year, which included a visit to a mother and baby unit in a women's prison in Cheshire recently. The King announced he had created William, his eldest son and heir, as Prince of Wales in his first televised address as monarch, the day after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. William, born Prince William of Wales, and Catherine lived in Wales for a time before they married and as newlyweds, spending several years in Anglesey. The away-day to south Wales comes three days before St David's Day, on March 1, which celebrates the country's patron saint. In January, the Princess made a solo trip to South Wales to visit a children's hospice and textile manufacturer.
The Independent
20-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Kate and William to try cooking Welsh cakes on trip to South Wales
The Prince and Princess of Wales will carry out joint engagements in South Wales next week ahead of St David's Day. Kate, who is continuing with her gradual return to public duties since completing her cancer treatment, will join William on a visit to Pontypridd on February 26. The couple will meet local people affected by the severe flooding caused by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh, which hit the region in the space of just two weeks in late 2024. William and Kate will visit Pontypridd Market, which has been at the heart of the community since 1805, and tour the food hall and help prepare and cook a batch of traditional Welsh cakes. They will meet the owner of The Welsh Cake Shop, which was established more than 25 years ago and is also known for its Welsh fruit bread bara brith. In the market's Fountain Cafe, they will chat to business owners about how the flooding affected the area. The prince and princess will also see Meadow Street Community Garden and Woodland to hear about the site's impact and how volunteers worked to restore it in the wake of the storms. Kate announced she was in remission from cancer in January, and the day trip is the latest in a run of appearances since the start of the year, which included a visit to a mother and baby unit in a women's prison in Cheshire last week. The King announced he had created his eldest son and heir William, the Prince of Wales, in his first televised address as monarch, the day after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. William, who was born Prince William of Wales, and Kate lived in Wales for a time before they married and as newlyweds, spending several years in Anglesey. The away-day to south Wales comes just three days before St David's Day, on March 1, which celebrates the country's patron saint. Charles, as Prince of Wales, visited Pontypridd five years ago in 2020 after it was hit by floods caused by Storm Dennis. He also helped cook a batch of Welsh cakes with the then-Duchess of Cornwall, now Queen Camilla, on a visit to the Village Bakery in Wrexham, north Wales, in 2015.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kate and William to try cooking Welsh cakes on trip to South Wales
The Prince and Princess of Wales will carry out joint engagements in South Wales next week ahead of St David's Day. Kate, who is continuing with her gradual return to public duties since completing her cancer treatment, will join William on a visit to Pontypridd on February 26. The couple will meet local people affected by the severe flooding caused by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh, which hit the region in the space of just two weeks in late 2024. William and Kate will visit Pontypridd Market, which has been at the heart of the community since 1805, and tour the food hall and help prepare and cook a batch of traditional Welsh cakes. They will meet the owner of The Welsh Cake Shop, which was established more than 25 years ago and is also known for its Welsh fruit bread bara brith. In the market's Fountain Cafe, they will chat to business owners about how the flooding affected the area. The prince and princess will also see Meadow Street Community Garden and Woodland to hear about the site's impact and how volunteers worked to restore it in the wake of the storms. Kate announced she was in remission from cancer in January, and the day trip is the latest in a run of appearances since the start of the year, which included a visit to a mother and baby unit in a women's prison in Cheshire last week. The King announced he had created his eldest son and heir William, the Prince of Wales, in his first televised address as monarch, the day after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. William, who was born Prince William of Wales, and Kate lived in Wales for a time before they married and as newlyweds, spending several years in Anglesey. The away-day to south Wales comes just three days before St David's Day, on March 1, which celebrates the country's patron saint. Charles, as Prince of Wales, visited Pontypridd five years ago in 2020 after it was hit by floods caused by Storm Dennis. He also helped cook a batch of Welsh cakes with the then-Duchess of Cornwall, now Queen Camilla, on a visit to the Village Bakery in Wrexham, north Wales, in 2015.
