Prince William is wildly happy with kids at youth center — as Kate Middleton remains in hiding

As speculation about the royal family continues to mount, it’s business as usual for “tied-up” Prince William.

The Prince of Wales spent Thursday morning opening a new youth center in London as chatter about his wife Kate Middleton’s whereabouts and recent photo-editing scandal continue to grab headlines.

William, 41, was seen beaming from ear to ear as he played ball games with kids at the WEST youth center in Hammersmith, which stands for “Where Everyone Sticks Together.”

Prince William spent Thursday morning opening a new youth center in London. AP

The facility is run by OnSide, an organization that both the Prince and Princess of Wales, 42, have previously shown support for.

“The Prince joined a gathering of young people who have come together to celebrate the launch of the new Youth Zone with a plaque unveiling,” Kensington Palace told The Post in a statement.

William met with students from the local elementary school as well as pupils from the facility’s Young People’s Development Group.

The heir to the throne was seen engaging in friendly competitiveness in a game of netball and basketball in the facility’s brand-new sports hall and fitness suite.

The father of three was also seen walking around the building and checking out the new fully-equipped kitchen, provided to students to encourage learning cooking skills.

William, 41, was all smiles as he played ball games with kids at the WEST youth center in Hammersmith, London. AP William engaged in friendly competitiveness in a game of netball and basketball in the facility’s brand-new sports hall. AP

William was shown around by Kevin McGrath, Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. McGrath represents the monarch at official events in the area.

Middleton, who is currently recovering from her abdominal surgery, did not join her husband.

Later on Thursday, William and his estranged brother, Prince Harry, will make an appearance at a memorial event for their late mother Princess Diana in London.

William put on a brave face as chatter about his wife Kate Middleton continues to grab headlines. AP The heir to the throne was seen enjoying a game of pool during his visit. AP

However, a royal reunion is not in the cards for the feuding brothers.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, will appear via video call at the Diana Legacy Awards, but his appearance will only take place after William has left the premises.

William, for his part, will deliver a speech and present awards to 20 recipients at the ceremony, which takes place at London’s Science Museum.

William met with students from the local elementary school as well as pupils from the facility’s Young People’s Development Group. AP Middleton, who is currently recovering from her abdominal surgery, did not join her husband. AP

Harry and William’s refusal to join forces in person only highlights their ongoing rift as the pair have not seen each other since King Charles’ coronation on May 6, 2023.

It’s believed that the brothers did not see each other during Harry’s brisk 24-hour trip to London in February.