Prince William is set to take a new approach to work as Princess Kate continues her treatment, according to a friend of the royal.
The Prince of Wales stepped back from working duties following his wife's abdominal surgery at the London Clinic in January.
William briefly returned to undertaking royal engagements but stepped back again after cancer was found in tests taken following Kate's surgery.
The Princess of Wales said in an emotional video message that she has undergone preventative chemotherapy following the results of the tests.
Prince William is set to take a new approach to work as Princess Kate continues her treatment, according to a friend.
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According to a friend close to the couple, William may carry out some of his duties by working from home.
A friend of William and Kate said: "In many ways, the next few weeks and months will be a template for his future reign because he will have similar personnel available after he succeeds to the throne, even if that doesn’t happen for many years.
"I think you’ll see him try and balance the demands of the state with the demands of being a good family man, taking care of his sick wife and making sure his kids are doing OK.
"I’m sure that will mean doing more stuff online. He can ‘WFH’ and do hybrid working a bit. Frankly, it has more impact because it reaches many more people."
The Prince of Wales is expected to return to royal duties this month.
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King Charles is also currently not undertaking public-facing duties as he is receiving treatment for cancer.
Buckingham Palace announced in February that the monarch had been diagnosed with a form of cancer.
A royal source said: "William and Kate had hoped to have several decades as Prince and Princess of Wales, and, god willing, they will still get them.
"But what is interesting about the next few months is that William is being forced into a dry run at being king much sooner than he might have imagined such a thing would come to pass. Of course, he doesn’t welcome it."
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Last night, Prince William was seen for the first time in public since Kate's cancer announcement.
The Prince of Wales took his son Prince George to watch Aston Villa's Europa League Conference match against French side Lille.
The royals were seen cheering as Villa secured a 2-1 win in the first leg of the quarter-final.
Princess Kate did not join her husband and eldest son at Villa Park on Thursday night.