Prince William said “we’re all doing well” after being asked about his family as he sought to highlight a charity that supports men experiencing suicidal thoughts.

The Prince of Wales on Tuesday visited a new James’ Place center, which will offer support to men dealing with mental-health crises in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, northeastern England. William met members of the public gathered outside, including two women draped in Union Jack flags.

Two women draped in Union Jack flags ask Prince William about Princess Kate and his children at James’ Place, Newcastle, England, on April 30, 2024. The royal said his family were ‘doing well.’ IAN FORSYTH/GETTY IMAGES
Quoted by the U.K. newspaper Daily Mirror, one of the royal watchers asked William: “Do you mind if I ask how your wife and children are?”

The prince replied: “All doing well, thank you. Yes, we’re doing well.”

Kate had major abdominal surgery in January at The London Clinic following what doctors initially believed was a noncancerous health issue. However, following the successful operation, tests late confirmed that cancer had been present. In late February, Kate began a course of chemotherapy, which she described in an emotional video message as preventive.

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Kate and William initially kept her diagnosis private even from their children, while publicly a social-media storm threatened to engulf them.

There was wild speculation on X, formerly Twitter, and conspiracy theories were further fueled by the release of a Mother’s Day photo that Kate had photoshopped.

However, the couple made it through to the Easter school holidays, when they chose to tell their children about Kate’s diagnosis and then also inform the public.

Prince William (right) is seen alongside Kate Middleton in a composite image. The Prince of Wales gave an update on his wife’s experience of cancer treatment. IAN FORSYTH/GETTY IMAGES AND SAMIR HUSSEIN/WIREIMAGE
In an emotional video address released on March 22, Kate said: “This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.

“As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.

“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,” Kate added.

That was a little less than a month after the princess began her course of chemotherapy, which she said was still “in the early stages of that treatment.”

At the time of Kate’s announcement, a Kensington Palace spokesperson in London said: “The Princess will return to official duties when she is cleared to do so by her medical team. She is in good spirits and is focused on making a full recovery.”

A Kensington Palace news release about William’s visit read: “James’ Place was founded in 2008 by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley following the tragic death of their son James.

“Aged just 21, James took his own life 10 days after a minor operation, after being unable to find the urgent help he so desperately needed for his anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

“Clare and Nick were determined to prevent other families from losing the men they love and set up the charity to help men in suicidal crisis,” the news release added.

“Suicide is the single leading cause of death for men under 35, with men three times more likely than women to die by suicide in the U.K.”