In a touching moment that blends royal duty with personal admiration, Prince William took a break from his family holiday to send a heartfelt message to Billy Monger.
The occasion?
Monger’s remarkable achievement as a double amputee and former racer, who recently shattered records at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
Billy Monger, who faced life-altering injuries in a racing accident back in 2017, has become an inspiring figure in the sporting world.
After losing both legs, he didn’t let adversity define him; instead, he pushed boundaries.
His latest feat saw him completing the grueling 226.3 km (140.6 miles) race in an astonishing 14 hours, 23 minutes, and 56 seconds, breaking the previous record by over two hours.
The 25-year-old celebrated his victory on social media, expressing sheer disbelief at his accomplishment.
“It’s unbelievable that the World Championship record was broken just now.
My official name is Ironman.
Let’s goo-goo!” he exclaimed in a post that captured the joy of his achievement.
In a show of support, Prince William sent Monger a personally signed note, congratulating him on his incredible performance.
“Excellent work, Billy.
Well done,” the future king wrote, taking a moment out of his busy schedule to acknowledge Monger’s extraordinary spirit.
At the time of sending his message, Prince William was enjoying a half-term break with his family.
He was accompanied by the Princess of Wales and their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
This family vacation is a cherished time for the royals, allowing them to bond away from public scrutiny.
The Wales children are set to return to school on November 4, as noted by Lamberk School’s website.
During this break, William shared that he had been watching sports with his kids, fostering a love for athleticism in the next generation.
William also took to Twitter to celebrate his favorite football team’s success.
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