Kate Middleton Will Attend Remembrance Events This Weekend, but Queen Camilla's Attendance Remains Uncertain

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate Middletonwill join the royal family for the annual Festival of Remembrance and Remembrance Sunday aftercompleting chemotherapy.

On Nov. 9, the Princess of Wales, 42, will join her husbandPrince Williamand other family members for the Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall, according to Buckingham Palace. She will then take part in the royals' traditional appearance at The Cenotaph war memorial in London to remember those who died in war and conflict on Remembrance Sunday, Nov. 10.

Remembrance Sunday is observed on the second Sunday of every November in the U.K., and the royal family’s websitecallsThe Cenotaph ceremony “the focal point of the nation’s homage.”

This weekend will mark Princess Kate’s first appearance at major ceremonial events since she announced on Sept. 9 that she completed chemo, after sharing in March that she was undergoingtreatment for cancer.

Buckingham Palace confirmed on Nov. 8 thatKing Charles, the Prince and Princess of Wales,Prince EdwardandSophie, Duchess of Edinburgh,Princess Anneand her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent would attend the Festival of Remembrance and Remembrance Sunday. As she continues torecover from a chest infection,Queen Camilla’s attendance wasn’t confirmed for either event.

Queen Camilla and Catherine, Princess of Wales during the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on Nov. 12, 2023 in London, England.Samir Hussein/WireImage

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The Princess of Wales has attended the National Service of Remembranceevery yearsince she married Prince William in 2011, including during her respective pregnancies with their three children,Prince George, 11,Princess Charlotte, 9, andPrince Louis, 6. Kate is known to watch from the Foreign Office balcony.

The Royal British Legion’s annual Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall, another staple in William and Kate’s calendar each year, honors fallen soldiers from the U.K. and the Commonwealth.

Princess Kate had her family around her in the Sept. 9 video announcing she had completed chemotherapy two months ago, unprecedented for its intimacy of theirprivate life. In the accompanying audio, the royal said she would continue to prioritize her health but looked forward to making public appearances when possible.

“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,” Princess Kate said in part. “I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.”

Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks with members of the Emergency Services during a visit to Southport Community Centre on Oct. 10, 2024 in Southport, England.Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty

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It emerged since then that the royal hoped to join her family at The Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday, which falls the day before Veterans Day in the U.S. However, this does not signal a full return to work and no date has been set around that expectation.

As the Princess of Wales adjusted to a new rhythm after completing chemo, a source in her circle said she wouldn’t take on as much as she did before.

“She had a lovely summer and is very focused on her wellbeing. She is definitely going to be doing less,” the insider previously told PEOPLE.

Before her planned appearances at the Festival of Remembrance and Remembrance Sunday, Princess Kate made a few unannounced appearances after completing chemo. On Oct. 2, the Princess of Wales surprised ateen photographernavigating cancer at Windsor Castle after an investiture ceremony, and joined Prince William, 42, on Oct. 10 in Southport tosupport the community grievingafter three children were killed in a mass stabbing in July.

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales speak with members of the Emergency Services during a visit to Southport Community Centre on Oct. 10, 2024 in Southport, England.Getty Images

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It includes a two-minute silence, commemorative laying of poppy wreaths, short religious service, bugle call, the National Anthem and march past of veterans, which theRoyal British Legionnumbers at 10,000.

source: people.com