Kate Middleton Joins Prince William for Rare Outing After Cancer Battle

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joined husband and father-in-law for a rare outing to welcome the leader of Qatar to the United Kingdom.

Kate, 42, wore a full maroon outfit paired with heeled boots for the event on Tuesday, December 3. The Princess of Wales had her hair pulled back and opted for pearl accessories. As always, she and William, also 42, made sure to coordinate their outfits for the outing. The Prince of Wales wore a tie that matched his wife’s ensemble.

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The couple looked happier than ever as they smiled together for photographs with the Amir of the State of Qatar and Charles, 76. At one point, William even had his hand on Kate’s back as they walked, showing a small bit of PDA amid their whirlwind year.

Kate’s outing with William proves she’s slowly returning to her public-facing duties following her cancer battle earlier this year.

Related: A Timeline of Kate Middleton's Cancer Battle: Surgery, Chemo and MoreDaniel Leal – WPA Pool/Getty Images Princess Kate Middleton chose to address her ongoing cancer battle in her own time. Kate’s last official public appearance before taking a break was in December 2023. One month later, Kensington Palace confirmed that Kate wouldn’t be involved in any royal engagements until after April at the earliest due […]

On March 22, Kate announced that she was undergoing chemotherapy after getting diagnosed with cancer. The Princess of Wales took a step back from the public eye in the months that followed, only stepping out for Trooping the Colour in June and Wimbledon in July.

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Kate and William filmed a video with her children — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6 — in September, announcing that her chemotherapy treatment had come to an end.

“I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” she shared in a statement posted on social media. “The last nine months have been incredibly tough 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 road unknown.”

Kate reflected on her “complex, scary and unpredictable” health journey.

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“With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything,” she shared. “This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.”

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She made her first joint outing with William since finishing chemo the following month. On October 2, the couple hosted an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and posed together for various photo opps.

William has since offered an update on Kate’s foray back into a full-time working royal.

“I think, hopefully, Catherine will be doing a bit more next year,” he told the U.K.’s The Times on November 10. “So, we’ll have some more trips maybe lined up.”

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