The Prince of Wales looked visibly affected, as Kate's absence was deeply felt during the journey to their favorite region following her diagnosis.
Traveling to Cardiff by train, a poignant photo shared on social media captured the royal gazing out the window with a phone and a monogrammed binder on the table before him, his eyes revealing his inner turmoil.
During the visit, William reminisced about a childhood golfing accident that left him with a scar on his forehead. While examining the company's golf tee made from seaweed, he recalled the incident. "He was looking at the prototype, and I asked him if he likes golfing. He injured himself famously as a kid and pointed to his head and said, 'No golf for me.' No golfing for him!," Pierre Paslier of Notpla shared with PEOPLE.
Though William maintained good spirits during his visit, Kate's absence was palpable. Known for her evergreen smile and heartwarming gestures, Princess Kate's presence was sorely missed by both William and the public.