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William, Prince of Wales

Arcs in the news about William, Prince of Wales from the outlets we track, each followed from its first story to its last, with who covered it.

Person · 101 stories · 552 articles · earliest story we hold Nov 7, 2023

Right nowactive arcs, newest development first

Nothing ongoing. The last arc went quiet May 13.

All arcs1 named arc in 2024

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Princess Kate's cancer, from her surgery and the edited photo to her remission

32 of 36 stories this year · 6 about William, Prince of Wales · gone quiet

Kate, the Princess of Wales, hospitalized for up to two weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery · 71 articles, Jan 17King Charles discharged from hospital hours after Princess of Wales · 73 articles, Jan 26Princess of Wales returns home from London hospital after abdominal surgery · 49 articles, Jan 29Where's Kate Middleton? The internet wants to know, but some argue it's off base to speculate · 7 articles, Feb 28Kensington Palace shares update on Kate Middleton as rumors swirl about her health · 13 articles, Feb 29Kate Middleton seen for 1st time since abdominal surgery and hospitalization · 9 articles, Mar 4Kate, Princess of Wales, to appear in June for royal ceremony, first confirmed official duty since surgery · 8 articles, Mar 5First photo showing Kate Middleton since surgery posted for UK Mother’s Day · 7 articles, Mar 10First photo of Princess of Wales since her surgery is retracted because image appeared manipulated · 122 articles, Mar 10Kate Middleton picture editing: the new theories · 29 articles, Mar 10Princess Kate says sorry for manipulated family photo, saying she was experimenting with editing · 76 articles, Mar 11Why Kate Middleton’s reported farm shop visit with Prince William is now raising even more questions · 5 articles, Mar 18Photo of late Queen Elizabeth II with grandkids taken by Kate Middleton was ‘digitally’ altered · 5 articles, Mar 19Report alleges hospital staff tried to snoop on Kate Middleton's medical records · 74 articles, Mar 20Blake Lively apologizes for mocking Kate Middleton ‘Photoshop fails’ after princess reveals cancer diagnosis · 8 articles, Mar 22Kate, Princess of Wales, reveals cancer amid swirl of rumors, says she is undergoing chemotherapy · 185 articles, Mar 22Prince Harry and Meghan Markle React to Kate Middleton’s Cancer Reveal: “We Wish Health and Healing” · 9 articles, Mar 22Kate Middleton’s diagnosis comes amid early-onset cancer ‘epidemic’ · 67 articles, Mar 22Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer reveal · 18 articles, Mar 23Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William 'extremely moved' by support since her cancer reveal · 19 articles, Mar 24Stephen Colbert addresses backlash to Kate Middleton jokes, but stops short of apology · 12 articles, Mar 26BBC Responds To Complaints That Its Coverage Of Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis Was “Excessive & Insensitive” · 5 articles, Apr 5Princess Kate won't attend upcoming military ceremony as she continues cancer treatment · 10 articles, May 30Prince William gives update on Kate Middleton's health amid cancer treatment · 14 articles, Jun 5Kate Middleton apologizes for missing Trooping the Colour rehearsal · 11 articles, Jun 8Princess of Wales says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment, will attend a public event · 130 articles, Jun 14Kate Middleton Just Arrived at Trooping the Colour · 11 articles, Jun 14Kate, Princess of Wales, has finished chemotherapy and plans to return to public duties soon · 79 articles, Sep 9Kate Middleton reaches new milestone after completing chemotherapy treatment · 10 articles, Sep 18Kate, the Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance after cancer treatment · 27 articles, Sep 22Prince William says year has been 'brutal' amid King Charles' and Princess Kate's cancer diagnoses · 18 articles, Nov 7Kate Middleton makes rare appearance with royal family at festival · 15 articles, Nov 9

Coverage over timeindependent sources per week, by side, every year we hold

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Dec 30, 20241217
Jan 6, 20250135
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Apr 28, 20250409
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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

Everything else34 stories in 2024 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about William, Prince of Wales that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Dec 7– 8Trump meets with Prince William in Paris after Notre Dame ceremony, calls him a ‘great man’8 articles · 7 independent sources
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  2. Nov 18– 19Burglars raid royal Windsor Castle estate, steal vehicles15 articles · 11 independent sources
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  3. Nov 4Prince William begins a visit to South Africa that focuses on climate and the environment6 articles · 5 independent sources
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  4. Sep 15Britain’s royal family wish Prince Harry happy 40th despite strained ties17 articles · 14 independent sources
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  5. Jul 22Prince George is 11 – see his birthday photo8 articles · 8 independent sources
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  6. Jun 22Prince William, George and Charlotte attend Taylor Swift7 articles · 7 independent sources
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  7. Jun 22Taylor Swift takes selfie with Prince William, George and Charlotte backstage at London show31 articles · 13 independent sources
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  8. Jun 21Kate Middleton snaps new photo of Prince William for his 42nd birthday17 articles · 10 independent sources
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  9. Jun 6King Charles travels to mark D-Day anniversary while Prince William takes greater role7 articles · 7 independent sources
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  10. May 10Prince William says Kate's ‘doing well,' in rare comments since she announced her cancer diagnosis12 articles · 9 independent sources
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Stories that name William, Prince of Wales

  1. Dec 23– 25King Charles praises those ‘who dedicate their lives to helping others’ in Christmas speech32 articles · 22 independent sources
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  2. Dec 4– 10Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour ends with $2 billion in ticket sales58 articles · 29 independent sources
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  3. Dec 3– 8Trump travels to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening and to meet with Macron56 articles · 36 independent sources
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  4. Jun 26– Jul 3Travis Kelce reflects on ‘honor’ of joining Taylor Swift onstage and how they came up with the idea together17 articles · 11 independent sources
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  5. Jun 22– 25Taylor Swift Brings Travis Kelce Onstage During Eras Tour Surprise in London54 articles · 25 independent sources
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  6. Jun 2– 6World leaders, War II veterans mark 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion on beaches of Normandy92 articles · 46 independent sources
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  7. Mar 22– 28King Charles calls for acts of friendship in first public remarks since Kate’s cancer diagnosis15 articles · 9 independent sources
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  8. Feb 6– 11King Charles III attends church for first time since revealing he has cancer37 articles · 26 independent sources
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  9. Feb 5– 8By disclosing his cancer, Charles breaks centuries of royal tradition. But he shares only so much206 articles · 97 independent sources
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  10. Feb 5– 6Prince Harry flying back to UK after King Charles cancer diagnosis36 articles · 26 independent sources
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Local coverage

  1. May 2Princess Charlotte turns 9: See the new picture taken by Kate Middleton10 articles · 2 independent sources
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  2. Feb 7Prince William returns to public duties at time when UK monarchy needs him more than ever11 articles · 6 independent sources
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