AceShowbiz - Prince William has made a social media return since Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis. The Prince of Wales, who is currently spending time with his family as his children are on school break, made a post on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram Stories to react to the international retirement of soccer player Rachel Daly.

On Wednesday, April 10, the 41-year-old quote-retweeted Daly's post that read, Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." In his message, the royal penned on the official Kensington Royal account, "Thank you for so many unforgettable performances with @Lionesses, @RachelDaly3. Plenty more goals for Villa now!"

William reportedly has been staying by wife Kate's side amid her cancer treatment. "He is a very reliable, strong person," a longtime family friend revealed to PEOPLE. "She doesn't feel isolated in this because of William, who is right beside her."

"This is about supporting her and her feeling supported. It is a joint effort," the insider added. "She doesn't feel isolated at all. The nuclear family that they have created so well is an immense support not only to him but to Catherine too."

It's unknown when Kate will be back on duty amid her health problems, but the palace previously said she would be "unlikely to return to public duties" until after Easter. The Duchess of Cambridge was last seen during public engagement on Christmas 2023 when she attended the morning service with her family.

As for Prince William, his spokesperson claimed that he will continue to balance his work responsibilities and family life. "The Prince will continue to balance supporting his wife and family and maintaining his official duties as he has done since the start of the year," the spokesperson shared.