William appeared to be in good spirits, smiling and laughing with the charity employees.

William’s first public appearance post-cancer announcement certainly had Kate at the front of everyone’s minds.

“I do a bit of cooking, not much, though,” William confessed.

Prince William looking down

“Catherine’s very good” (viaDaily Mail).

Still, that doesn’t mean William hasn’t tried his best.

“He’s very good at breakfast,” Kate explained (viaPeople).

Prince William and Kate Middleton throw ingredients into a large pot

“In our university days, he used to cook all sorts of meals.

Kate’s absence and condition weren’t lost on the event’s attendees, either.