Prince William returned from the holidays with a special dutyQueen Elizabethback to royal work. The Queen's grandson stepped out for his first engagement of the year and held an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Cambridge continued a long tradition in the royal family. During the event, he presented awards to deserving citizens and appreciated them for their achievements and services.
First public service for Prince William in 2022
The 39-year-old prince even used a sword during the ceremony. So he awarded a knighthood to Clive Lloyd, a captain-manager and former player in the West Indies cricket team. This event is usually organized by the Queen or her official representative. And when it comes to the royal family, almost everyone knows that nothing about it is accidental. Prince William's appearance is probably a sign that he is preparing for the role of the future Prince of Wales and heir to the throne. So far, no one has waited longer to inherit the British crown than 72-year-old Prince Charles. But once he is on the throne (which will happen immediately after the death of Elizabeth II), some believe that he will not have the support of the people during his reign.
The majority of Britons would prefer that the next king be Queen Elizabeth II's grandson, Prince William. This has been confirmed by a study by the Deltapol agency. The results show how the 72-year-old has lost popularity over the past two decades, despite his efforts to improve his image. Other honorees included England cricketer Eoin Morgan, former rugby league footballer Kevin Sinfield, reigning world snooker champion Reanne Evans, former jockey Ron Atkins and fitness guru Derrick Evans (aka Mr Motivator). After celebrating Christmas with a family church trip and 2022 with a newly released phototogether with Kate MiddletonAfter the bell rang, the Cambridge family had another reason to celebrate: Kate's 40th birthday on Sunday.
