PRINCE William is currently over 8,000 miles away from his three children in South Africa – but that doesn’t mean he isn’t keeping them close.

The Prince of Wales got stuck into royal engagements in Cape Town yesterday and eagle-eyed fans spotted his very poignant bracelet.

Prince William showed off a bracelet in Cape Town on Monday with a special meaningCredit: Instagram/@katemiddletonprincessofwales

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The bracelet spelled out the word ‘papa’Credit: Instagram/@katemiddletonprincessofwales

Royal fans were quick to point out the tribute to George, Charlotte and LouisCredit: PA
Prince William, 42, was seen wearing a blue-beaded friendship band which spelled out the word “papa”.

The sweet token was likely to have been made for him by either Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, or six-year-old Prince Louis, – or perhaps it was a team effort.

Fans were quick to say they thought it was a “beautiful way” to show that “he loves them”, despite the distance of the trip.

One wrote: “That is so sweet of him and the children.”

‘Swifty’ Charlotte

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The Wales family are known to be Taylor Swift fans – with friendship bracelets being a trend at her gigsCredit: Refer to Caption

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William was seen dancing at the Taylor Swift gig on his birthday
Some pointed out the bracelet could have come from “Swifty” Princess Charlotte, with Taylor Swift fans famous giving out friendship bands at her concerts.

Prince William spent his 42nd birthday this year taking Prince George and Princess Charlotte to the pop star’s Eras Tour, where he debuted his “dad dancing” moves.

After the show, the royal family got to meet Taylor and snapped an iconic selfie with her.

William’s African trip

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Prince William is in Cape Town for the Earthshot AwardsCredit: Reuters

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William met with the late Steve Irwin’s son Robert Irwin during his visit at Signal HillCredit: Getty

The royal also took part in a rugby coaching session with local school childrenCredit: Reuters
William has arrived for a four-day visit in Cape Town, culminating in his fourth £50million Earthshot Prize.

He kicked off the trip at the Earthshot Prize Climate Leaders Youth Programme at Cape Town venue, Rooftop on Bree – with its stunning views of Table Mountain.

He told 120 future leaders from Africa and Asia “you are going to change the world”.

Activities for the Prince of Wales have included playing touch rugby with kids — and renewing his acquaintance with “The Beast”.

William previously met 22-stone, former rugby star, Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira when Wales played the Springboks in 2014.

Wills joked with the 6ft 6ins prop: “You’re still as big as you were — bigger!”

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Prince William joined young environmentalists at the inaugural Earthshot Prize Climate Leaders Youth ProgrammeCredit: Reuters
The trip comes on the back of Prince William’s two-part documentary on ITV about ending homelessness.

The 42-year-old has helped at homeless centre The Passage in central London since mum Diana took him aged 11 in 1993.

CEO Mick Clarke said: “We see him as the real person.

“When he comes he is very relaxed, very chilled.

“I have a feeling there is sort of a family relationship there, given the history back to when he was 11.

“People who have lived with homelessness are very good at instantly sussing whether someone is straight-forward and authentic or not and Prince William just seems very comfortable.”

Kate’s recovery

Princess Kate has now finished her chemotherapy treatmentCredit: AP
While William is away on royal duties, George, Charlotte and Louis are in capable hands with Princess Kate, who is now “cancer-free”.

In September, Kate shared a heartwarming video alongside her supportive family announcing the news.

The mum-of-three, 42, spoke of her “relief” after finishing her treatment, adding that the last nine months have been “incredibly tough”.

In the touching video, Kate bravely told how she is continuing “to take each day as it comes” following the news.

Since her shock cancer diagnosis in March, Kate had stepped out of the spotlight so she could fully recover.

Kate also told how “doing what I can to stay cancer free” was now her focus as she revealed the road to recovery is still long.

But she said she was “looking forward” to being back at work and taking on a few more public engagements in the coming months.

It is also understood she will join her family at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday as she slowly returns to public duties.

This will include light duties later in the year, as well as planning her annual carol service.

Timeline of Kate’s health battle & recovery

JAN 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery

JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent abdominal surgery

JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside

JAN 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week

JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital

FEB 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to ‘personal matter’, sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health

MAR 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate

Mar 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo

Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William

Mar 16: Royal fans spot the Princess at farm shop near Windsor

Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport

Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior

Mar 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis

April 29: Kate and William mark 13th anniversary releasing unseen wedding photos

June 8: Kate does not attend Colonel’s Review but pens letter to Irish Guards revealing: “I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon”

June 15: Kate attends Trooping the Colour alongside her family

July 14: Kate attends the Wimbledon Men’s Final with Princess Charlotte

August 11: Kate and William release video congratulating Team GB after the Paris Olympics

August 25: Kate is seen heading to church

September 9: Kate shares moving video revealing she has finished chemotherapy

October 15: Kate shares hand written note during Baby Loss Awareness Week