Kate Middleton Makes Rare Public Appearance Alongside Royal Family in Balmoral: See the Pics!

Mar. 15, 2025

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Kate Middletonis stepping out for a rare appearance amid hercancer treatment.

The Princess of Wales, 42, was spotted on her way to a morning service at Crathie Church on the Balmoral Estate on Sunday, Aug. 25.

Kate wore a light brown tartan trench coat from Holland Cooper that she paired with a brown felt feather hat from Hicks & Brown, while William, 42, sported a navy suit. The royal couple appeared to be happily chatting as they made their way to the church service.

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Princess Kate revealed her cancer diagnosis in March and shared that she wasundergoing chemotherapy. At the time, she requested “time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales are seen heading to Crathie Kirk church on Aug. 25, 2024 in Balmoral, Scotland.TheImageDirect.com

In alater update, the Princess of Wales said in a personal letter that “there are good days and bad days,” but she shared a hope to join “a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.”

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Queen Camilla and King Charles ride to Crathie Kirk church on Aug. 25, 2024 in Balmoral, Scotland.TheImageDirect.com

Since then, the royal has made a few public appearances amid her recovery, includingTrooping the Colourin June andWimbledona month later.

Princess Kate did miss several royal events that are usually part of her calendar, however, includingGarter Day,Royal Ascotand theJapan state visitto the U.K. She also appeared to stay home when Prince Williamcelebrated his 42nd birthdayatTaylor Swift’s London stop of the Eras Tour on June 21 with Prince George andPrincess Charlotte.

Kate Middleton and Prince William with their three kids — Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Samir Hussein/WireImage

Members of the royal family typically retreat from the spotlight during the summer months, when they opt to spend private time together.

Some of that break may bespent on vacation at one of their favorite destinations, includingBalmoral Castle in Scotland, where the British royals traditionally gather each August. Kate, William and their children also spend time at their country home, Anmer Hall, in Norfolk.

Prince William and Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Chris Jackson/Getty Images

“She won’t have to be on center stage,” a palace insider previouslytold PEOPLEabout how Kate would spend the late summer stay at Balmoral. “Being with her family and just being herself will give her energy. There will be plenty of time to focus on her recovery.”

Earlier this month, Kensington Palace announced thatWilliam will return to public workwhen he visits theHomelessness: Reframedexhibit at the Saatchi Gallery in London on Sept. 5.

Homelessness: Reframedis a collaboration between Prince William’sHomewards program, which he launched with the Royal Foundation in June 2023 to help end homelessness for good, the Saatchi Gallery and the Eleven Eleven Foundation. The presentation opened on Aug. 7, and the Prince of Wales will visit before it closes on Sept. 20.

source: people.com