Kate Middleton and Prince William attended church services on Christmas Day with their children on Wednesday morning – almost a year after she was diagnosed with cancer.
The couple and them three childrenPrince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, were pictured at the annual event at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Norfolk, England.
The 42-year-old Princess of Wales looked radiant as she greeted royal fans outside the service and even collected flowers from several well-wishers.
Kate Middleton looked stunning as she attended Christmas Day church services with members of the royal family, a year after being diagnosed with cancer. REUTERS The Princess of Wales was accompanied by Prince William and their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Samir Hussein/WireImage Middleton looked cheerful and was smiling and laughing during the outing. Samir Hussein/WireImage
Middleton chose a beautiful green coat paired with a matching pillbox hat and a matching blue and green tartan scarf. She completed the festive look with black pants and black boots.
She was also joined by William’s father, King Charles III, and Queen Camilla for the joyful outing.
The public appearance – which marks a milestone for the princess amid her battle with cancer – caps off a tough year for the royal family.
She was seen holding hands with her children as she greeted fans. Samir Hussein/WireImage The princess looked chic in a green coat and matching hat. Samir Hussein/WireImage
Weeks after attending the same service in 2023, the palace announced that Middleton would undergo abdominal surgery and be out of commission for at least a few weeks.
Rumors and wild conspiracy theories began to percolate as the princess remained out of the public eye for the following months.
However, they were all put to rest when the royal family announced that she was coming treated for an unspecified cancer.
She also carried a black bag and wore black mittens. Samir Hussein/WireImage Middleton looked festive in a tartan scarf that matched her daughter’s coat. Samir Hussein/WireImage
In an emotional video, the mother-of-three told viewers: “In January I had major abdominal surgery in London and at the time my condition was thought to be non-cancerous. The operation was successful.
“Tests after the surgery showed cancer was present,” she continued. “My medical team therefore recommended that I undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.”
The princess, who looked pale, admitted the diagnosis “came as a huge shock.”
Middleton attended the Christmas service last year. Samir Hussein/WireImage Weeks later, the palace announced that Middleton would undergo stomach surgery. Samir Hussein/WireImage The royal family announced in April that she was undergoing treatment for an unknown form of cancer. James Whatling-IPA/POOL provided by Splash News / SplashNews.com
Nine months later, the royal family announced that it had done so completed her treatment.
“As summer comes to an end, I can’t tell you what a relief it is to finally have completed my chemotherapy treatment,” Middleton said in a statement shared on social media alongside a new video at home with Prince William and their three children .
“The past nine months have been incredibly difficult for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and unknown roads.
Middleton shared the news in an emotional video. BBC Studios Middleton’s most recent public appearance was the Together at Christmas carol service. Reuters-PA/POOL provided by Splash News / SplashNews.com She attended with her family, including Prince Louis. AP
Middleton called her cancer journey “complex, scary and unpredictable” and said her current focus is to do what she can to “stay cancer-free.”
Her previous public involvement was for her fourth annual carol service ‘Together at Christmas’ earlier this month at Westminster Abbey.