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The Duke of Cambridge has thanked members of the public for their support following his father's announcement that he would be taking on a reduced role within the monarchy.

Prince William returned to royal duties on Wednesday for the first time since King Charles III announced his decision to step back from public life. The Duke of Cambridge attended a meeting of the Queen's Commonwealth Trust at Buckingham Palace, where he spoke about the importance of young people in shaping the future of the Commonwealth.

In his first public comments since the announcement, Prince William thanked members of the public for their support. He said that he and his family were "very grateful" for the messages of goodwill they had received.

Prince William also spoke about his father's decision to step back from public life. He said that he understood his father's reasons for doing so and that he supported his decision.

The Duke of Cambridge's return to royal duties comes ahead of Trooping the Colour, which will take place on Saturday. The event will mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.