As King Charles is treated for cancer, Prince William's role comes into sharper focus

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For a few weeks, Prince William was keeping a low profile as his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, recovers from surgery.

But that changed over the past few days, with an announcement of plans to build homes for homeless people on his Cornwall estate in southwestern England. William also called for an end to the fighting in Gaza, in a statement that instantly garnered widespread comment.

As much as those actions relate to pressing issues of the day, there is