Prince William flouted royal protocol and signed a cast to a little boy with just 10 words in response.

Prince William delighted a 9-year-old boy named Phoenix Kane during his visit to Nookie by signing his plaster cast with a mischievous grin. The prince leaned over and autographed the cast, breaking royal protocol in the process.

This unexpected act of kindness brought joy to Phoenix's face, lighting up the beach with his beaming smile. Prince William's visit to the South West was part of a two-day visit to the Duchy of Cornwall. In making the journey, he left behind Princess Kate, who was recovering from cancer treatment at the time. The prince's absence from the family was seen as a positive sign, indicating that Kate was in good hands and making progress with her treatment.

Despite Wales' personal problems, Prince William made a memorable moment for young Phoenix on the beach. Secretly pulling out a pen, he began signing on the cast, whispering to the boy: "Hush, don't tell anyone I'm not supposed to do this." Phoenix mustered up his courage and approached the prince to ask for his autograph on his broken arm. Unaware that the act was against protocol, it brought great joy to Phoenix and his mother, Michaela. After the cast is removed on 17 May, the family plans to keep him as a cherished keepsake.

This unexpected meeting with the royal family will forever hold a special place in their hearts. Prince William's visit to Nuqui had another purpose besides this heartwarming moment. He came to familiarise himself with a new housing project in Nansledan aimed at tackling homelessness. The initiative, the first of its kind for the Duchy, signalled William's desire to make a positive impact as a future king.

Inspired by William's HomeWoods initiative to tackle homelessness across the UK, the housing project will be delivered in partnership with local charity Saint Petrox. It aims to provide 24 homes and comprehensive support for people struggling with homelessness. William has also worked with representatives from local sea and beach safety organisations in preparation for the upcoming peak season.

The Nookie Club runs on Fistral Beach from May to September and is divided into three age groups: Nippers, Youth and Seniors. The Prince, who often holidayed in Cornwall with his brother Prince Harry in his younger years and became a master surfer on a number of occasions, nostalgically remarked as he looked around the beach, "It all comes back." He expressed the temptation to don a wetsuit and swim in the waves right then and there.

Taking a leisurely stroll along the shoreline, the 41-year-old prince spontaneously engaged in a game of beach volleyball, effortlessly hitting powerful serves. Prince William, focused on his personal affairs and hobbies, publicly ignored the fact that his brother Harry had returned to the UK. Given the ongoing tensions between them, a meeting between the two was not expected.

It seems that Prince Harry's Invictus Games anniversary service unfortunately coincided with William and the royal's schedule, and the latter's diary was too busy to accommodate a meeting with his son from across the pond. Prince Harry is rumoured to be joining his wife Meghan in Nigeria later this week, while details of his return flight to California remain unknown.

Meanwhile, King Charles has not let the drama surrounding Harry's return prevent him from getting back to work. The royal displayed a cheerful demeanour and shared lighthearted jokes while chatting to people at a military school in Wiltshire earlier today, playfully admitting he had finally been let out of his cage, subtly hinting at his recovery from cancer.

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