Prince William is currently enjoying some quality time with his wife, Princess Kate and their three children – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, amid their October half-term break from Lambrook School.
Royal duties may be on pause this weekend, but that hasn’t stopped William from personally congratulating Billy Monger, who has broken the Ironman record for a double amputee at the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
Following his latest achievement, Billy announced his final record, after completing the 140.6 mile course. “14:23:56 – I can’t believe what just happened, World Championship Record Broken. I am offically an IRONMAN. Let’s goooooo,” he penned on X.
© Getty ImagesAs throes of fans raced to congratulate Billy, Prince William shared a heartfelt message of his own. “Well done Billy, inspirational effort. W,” he replied.
The royal, 42, has followed Billy’s story closely, as well as his many achievements. A former racing driver, Billy, 25, had both of his legs amputated after he was involved in a near-fatal crash at Donington Park in 2017. He has since established a career in broadcasting and recently provided Paralympic Games coverage on Channel 4.
Prince William’s message comes after he and Princess Kate marked half-term with their children. The Waleses typically retreat to their country abode in Norfolk – Anmer Hall – and with Halloween fast approaching, we reckon they’ve got some spooktacular plans in store.
In the past, Kate, 42, has bought costumes in the local Sainsbury’s for her kids.
© GettyFellow shopper Kathy Whittaker, who spotted the Princess in the King’s Lynn branch back in 2019, told The Mirror at the time: “She was with Charlotte and George looking at Halloween outfits but her bodyguard was kind of watching people with phones and telling them no pictures. I managed to get the photo as she was at the self-service checkout.”
In October 2022, the mum-of-three indulged in another tradition, taking George, Charlotte and Louis trick or treating in their Kensington neighbourhood.
© GettyWhile it’s unknown what Prince William and Princess Kate have on their itinerary for Halloween this year, they will be spending the next few days as a family of five, with William holding off on royal duties until November.
As he enjoys a break, The father-of-three is also anticipating the release of his new documentary – Prince William: We Can End Homelessness. The two-part film will be broadcast on 30 October and 31 October at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, STV and STV Player.
In a teaser clip, William explained: “I think everyone having a right to a safe and stable home benefits us all I come with no other agenda than desperately trying to help people who are in need.
“And I see that as part of my role, is that, why else would I be here if I’m not using this role properly to influence and help people where I can?”
