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The Princess of Wales has been seen in public for the first time since she completed her chemotherapy treatment.
Kate Middleton went to Crathie Kirk Church in Balmoral this morning alongside Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Princess Catherine looked well albeit tired in the car on the way to Sunday Service.
This is her first public outing since revealing that her chemotherapy is over.
The Princess revealed last week in a heartwarming video that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment and that she is focusing on remaining ‘cancer free’ as she takes small steps back into public life.
Kate shared how she would be returning to work and undertaking a ‘few more public engagements in the coming months’ – but her focus is ‘doing what I can to stay cancer free’.
Prince William drove them to the church (Picture: Newsline)
She was pictured wearing a khaki hat and tweed jacket (Picture: Newsline)
The Princess of Wales during the trophy presentation for the Gentlemen’s Singles final at Wimbledon earlier this year (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)
Prince William was driving (Picture: Newsline)
Her announcement was made alongside a heartwarming video of Catherine with her family (Picture: via Reuters)
The King and Queen also attended the church (Picture: Newsline)
With the royal’s voice speaking over the top of the video, the footage offered a heartwarming look into the Prince and Princess of Wales’ life with their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
Wearing a khaki hat, Catherine sat in the passenger seat as William drove them to the church.
The Princess accessorised with a pair of Cassandra Goad Temple of Heaven earrings in gold, which dangled down and reflected the light.
Kate’s appearance follows news earlier this week that Kate returned to work, chairing a meeting as part of her early years initiative, as she continues her slow recovery following her cancer diagnosis.
She was joined by members of her household team as well as representatives from her Centre for Early Childhood at Kensington Palace.
It was formally recorded in the Court Circular, the official record of royal engagements, which read: ‘The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon held an Early Years Meeting at Windsor.’
Princess Catherine’s full statement announcing end of her chemotherapy treatment
As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. 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. The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.
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. 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. Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes. I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.
Despite all that has gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life. William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time.
Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling. To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.
It was the first meeting noted in the Court Circular since the princess held a round table of her Royal Foundation last December 6.
She hosted her annual carol service two days later and attended the annual family Christmas at Sandringham but was taken into hospital just weeks later for surgery.
Although she has worked from home a little, keeping in touch with her ‘passion projects’ and staff, as well as attending the men’s finals at Wimbledon and Trooping the Colour, the meeting marks a significant step forward in Catherine’s recovery.
It is unsurprising that she chose her Early Years project as her first major work event given how important it is to her personally.
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