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He also appeared with Kate and their kids to clap for health care workers, joining a nationwide initiative in the U.K.

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Both William and Kate have now returned to in-person engagements.

William was by Queen Elizabeth's side last month when she attended her first public engagement since March.

At Porton Down @dstlmod The Queen and The Duke of Cambridge met members of the military who were directly involved in the Novichok incident.

In recognition of their work The Duke presented the Firmin Sword of Peace to representatives of 102 Logistic Brigade. pic.twitter.com/uEB3bACl9C

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2020

He and the 94-year-old monarch traveled to the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), near Salisbury, their first joint appearance since 2017.

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