Like his mother, Prince William is patron of many charities and most recently took on the role of royal patron for The Passage, a charity dedicated to helping the homeless transform their lives. During William’s visit to the charity on Feb. 13, Kensington Palace shared a photo of William and Harry with Diana during a visit to the charity in 1993, as well as a visitors’ book signed by William and Diana.

William first visited the charity with his mother 26 years ago and said in a Kensington Palace statement, “The visits I made as a child to this place left a deep and lasting impression upon me — about how important it is to ensure that everyone in our society, especially the poorest, are treated with respect, dignity, and kindness, and are given the opportunities to fulfill their potential in life.” Ahead, get a look at William’s recent visit with the charity where he helped prepare spaghetti bolognese with volunteers for the lunch service.

This entry in The @PassageCharity visitor’s book marks The Duke of Cambridge's first visit with his mother Diana, Princess of Wales in 1993. pic.twitter.com/iKgC5pQMaB

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 13, 2019

The Duke helps serve lunch alongside Malcolm (on the right), who’s been volunteering at the @PassageCharity for 21 years. pic.twitter.com/QGyR01T3Bn

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 13, 2019

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The Duke of Cambridge traveled to Birmingham on Tuesday for a day of activities in central England. Among the day’s scheduled events was a visit to Acorns Hospice, a local charity that provides specialist care for life-limited and life-threatened babies, children and young people and their families across England.

The charity was a particularly special one for William considering Princess Diana originally opened it in December 1988. During the visit, the royal father of three met some of the families who use the hospice’s facilities, including a multi-sensory room and hydrotherapy pool, in honor of the charity’s 30th anniversary.

.@AcornsHospice was opened in 1988 by HRH’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales – and today The Duke will join in celebrations for the charity’s 30th anniversary #RoyalVisitBirmingham pic.twitter.com/NzwEkbP0tg

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 18, 2018

During the visit, William came across a plaque on the wall that commemorated Diana opening the charity all those years ago along with a framed photograph of the beloved star. The sight certainly brought a smile to William’s face.

After also attending and participating in the first National SkillForce Prince William Award Graduation Ceremony earlier in the day, the royal also unveiled a statue of Major Frank Foley in Mary Stevens Park in Stourbridge. Foley was a British Secret Intelligence officer who worked as a Passport Control Officer for the British embassy in Berlin and saved more than 10,000 Jewish people from persecution in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s by helping them exit the country.

While honoring his life, William also met members of Foley’s family and descendants of some of the people he saved.

On Tuesday, it was also announced that Prince William will visit Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya on a private working trip next week ahead of the 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in London.

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William attended a reception at the British ambassador to Jordan’s residence in Amman, and according to Hello! magazine, Save the Children’s Rania Malki told William that she knew the house where Kate once lived. William reportedly replied, “No way; she will be thrilled. She loved it here, she really did. She is very upset that I am coming here without her.” However, William made sure to honor his wife by taking a photo in the same spot Kate and her family had their photo taken back in 1986.

Following his visit to Jordan, the royal touched down in Israel on Tuesday. In Jerusalem, William met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara Ben-Artzi at Beit Aghion, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Israel. He toured and laid a wreath at Yad Vashem’s Hall of Remembrance, then attended an audience with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. After work, Will got to play: during his visit to a Tel Aviv youth sports program, the noted soccer fan indulged in a game with the kids and was seen scowling at himself after a missed goal.

William’s historic tour marks the first time a member of the British royal family has visited Israel on behalf of the UK government.

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Nearly a year after the devastating Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 71 people and left more than 70 injured, the royal suited up in a hard hat and safety vest on Tuesday on the site of the new Dale Youth Amateur Boxing Club. The club, which existed at the base of the tower since 1999, is currently being being rebuilt as a community center in a new location. The father of three helped the process along this week by picking up a paint roller and getting to work on one of the walls.

“Grenfell and Manchester have been competing as to who has the most community spirit, because after the terror attack in Manchester I’ve never known anything like it, they were amazing, they came together,” Prince William told volunteers on site. “I saw the same thing with Grenfell.”

As he continued, “It makes you very proud that through something so tragic and traumatic people come together like they do, and try and help each other out.”

It seems Prince William did not shy away from work this week, particularly just days away from his brother Prince Harry’s highly anticipated wedding to Meghan Markle. With the nuptials set for Saturday at St. George’s Chapel, William will play a key role as his younger sibling’s best man, returning the favor after Prince Harry did the same at William’s 2011 ceremony.

A source told E! News that William is expected to read something at the wedding ceremony, and he will likely make a toast at the evening reception. The source “has heard whispers” that the piece William reads will be a poem or prose that their late mother, Princess Diana, favored.

But, before the big day arrives, it looks like the Duke of Cambridge still has some work to do. Well done, Prince William!

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“Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs. The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz,” Kensington Palace announced on Twitter. “The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.”

The wee one was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in London and joins brother Prince George of Cambridge, 4, and sister Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, 2.

“The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the new,” Kensington Palace further announced.

The royal couple’s child automatically becomes fifth in line to the British throne, behind grandpa Prince Charles, papa William and Prince George, and Princess Charlotte. (Yes, the new baby jumps uncle Prince Harry in the succession.)

The child’s name is set to be announced soon.

The baby birth’s comes just a few weeks ahead of Princess Charlotte’s third birthday, which is on May 2, and a few months ahead of Prince George’s fifth birthday, which is on July 22.

In October, Kensington Palace announced the third baby would be born in April 2018. On Sept. 4, the couple announced the Duchess of Cambridge was pregnant and suffering from acute morning sickness, also known as Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

The baby’s expected due date was revealed hours after Kensington Palace announced the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be making an official visit to Norway and Sweden in early 2018, at the request of the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news.

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018

It is tradition that a framed notice of birth goes on display on a ceremonial easel on the forecourt at the Palace. pic.twitter.com/xd1XgBV9Ux

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 23, 2018

Dr. Alan Farthing and Dr. Guy Thorpe-Beeston presided over all three of Middleton’s births. Farthing is Queen Elizabeth II‘s surgeon-gynecologist and obstetrician Thorpe-Beeston specializes in high-risk pregnancies.Queen Elizabeth is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. The monarch has ruled the United Kingdom for more than 66 years. Just a few short days ago, Prince Charles was named Commonwealth Leader after being endorsed by his mother.

The 91-year-old monarch made her comments at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which took place in Buckingham Palace.

“It is my sincere wish that the Commonwealth will continue to offer stability and continuity for future generations and will decide that one day, the Prince of Wales should carry on the important work started by my father in 1949,” she said at the meeting. “By continuing to treasure and reinvigorate our associations and activities, I believe we will secure a safer, more prosperous and sustainable world for those who follow us.”

Kate Middleton and Prince William’s latest addition to the royal family marks the Queen’s sixth great-grandchild. Congratulations to all on the exciting baby news!

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Kate Middleton and Prince William worked with the red-headed royal in London today (May 16) to literally knock out mental illness.

The Duchess of Cambridge does boxercise at the #HeadsTogether launch event Mind charity – one of the 7 #HeadsTogether charities – is promoting the benefits of physical activity for mental wellbeing.

A video posted by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on May 16, 2016 at 3:34am PDT

The Duchess of Cambridge worked with three-time world champion boxer Duke McKenzie to throw a few punches for a good cause. The boxer told the press that Kate “couldn’t wait to get the gloves on and had a wicked punch.” McKenzie added, “Harry’s a banger – make no mistake about it. He runs like a Bentley or a Rolls Royce – he purrs quite well. I’ve boxed my whole life and he’s got a fair punch on him.”

Prince Harry plays mental health jenga with Young Minds – one of 7 charities leading the #HeadsTogether conversation on mental wellbeing. A photo posted by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on May 16, 2016 at 4:13am PDT

During an interview with People, McKenzie continued, “[Kate’s] better than the pair of them because she’s more technical. Ladies don’t go for power. They rely on speed and technique and that generates your power. She was better than the pair of them technically. Hands-down.”

According to the organization, Mind charity, boxing is a wonderful way to stimulate the mind. Keeping fit is a very is critical for everyone’s health, especially for those with mental health problems.

The Duke of Cambridge is welcomed to CALM’s tea and secrets tent at #HeadsTogether Getting male suicide on the mental health agenda as part of the #HeadsTogether conversation.

A photo posted by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on May 16, 2016 at 4:04am PDT

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The 33-year-old royal headed to Kenya last week for a four-day trip and arrived home in the evening on Sunday. According to Prince William’s office, he headed to Africa to witness “firsthand some of the longstanding conservation and anti-poaching initiatives.”

These initiatives are operated by Tusk Trust, which Prince William has supported for many years. The royal watched vets fit tracking collars on elephants to improve research and conservation efforts in the troubled area.

During a recent interview with ITV News, Prince William said that he would love to see Prince George and Princess Charlotte travel to Africa to help with the animal conservation when they grow older.

“I can see George being a bit of a bum sometimes out in the conservation world with his bangles and his sandals,” he said.

In addition to working with the Tusk Trust, he reportedly attended the wedding of his friends Jessica Craig and Jonathan Baillie at the Lewa Wildlife Reserve. It’s the same reserve that Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton six years ago.

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