Kate Middleton's Gradual Return to Work Continues with Second Meeting at Windsor Castle in a Week

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate Middleton attends Trooping the Colour on June 15, 2024 in London, England.Photo:Samir Hussein/WireImageKate Middletonhas held another meeting with palace officials as she continues her gradual return to royal duty.According to theDaily Telegraph, a Court Circular entry from Sept. 24 reads, “The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this morning held a meeting at Windsor Castle.”The Court Circular is a daily log of engagements of members of the royal family. The Princess of Wales, 42, reportedly convened the meeting to talk about her annual Christmas carol concert, typically held at Westminster Abbey in early December.This meeting marks Kate’s second official engagement since announcing the completion of her chemotherapy in a video message on Sept. 9. At that time, she hinted at the possibility of hosting a concert, and now it seems those plans are moving forward.Kate Middleton attends the Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 8, 2023.James Veysey/ShutterstockThe Sept. 24 meeting followsanother meeting at Windsor Castleon Sept. 17, when she spoke with members of her Centre for Early Years organization and palace staff.The project examines “how experiences in early childhood are often the root cause of today’s hardest social challenges such as addiction, family breakdown, poor mental health, suicide and homelessness,” per theRoyal Family’s official site.Kate made two public appearances in 2024, the first at Trooping the Colour in mid-June and then Wimbledon on July 14.Currently, the only event Kate is “potentially” expected to attend is a Remembrance Sunday service in support of the royal family, veterans and their families on Nov. 10, with the carol concert due to take place the following month.Prince George, the Prince of Wales, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour on June 15, 2024.Getty ImagesKate was last seen in public — though not in an official capacity — on Sept. 22, spotted with husbandPrince Williamdriving to church at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle. Kate flashed a brief smile as she sat in the passenger seat of a car beside William, 42, who was driving the vehicle.The appearance marked the first time she had been seen in public since the Sept. 9 video message.The three-minute clip announcing Kate completed her chemotherapy treatment was filmed at her family’s country house, Anmer Hall. Kate, William and their childrenPrince George, 11,Princess Charlotte, 9, andPrince Louis, 6, were all seen in the clip.“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” she said. “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,” Kate said in part. “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.“Catherine Princess of Wales on court to present the trophy to the winner of the men’s final on day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2024 in London.Karwai Tang/WireImageCan’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!The princess said she looked forward to “undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can” while remaining focused on staying cancer-free.“She had a lovely summer and isvery focusedon her wellbeing. She is definitely going to be doing less,” a source in her circle recently told PEOPLE.

Kate Middleton attends Trooping the Colour on June 15, 2024 in London, England.Photo:Samir Hussein/WireImage

Samir Hussein/WireImage

Kate Middletonhas held another meeting with palace officials as she continues her gradual return to royal duty.According to theDaily Telegraph, a Court Circular entry from Sept. 24 reads, “The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this morning held a meeting at Windsor Castle.”The Court Circular is a daily log of engagements of members of the royal family. The Princess of Wales, 42, reportedly convened the meeting to talk about her annual Christmas carol concert, typically held at Westminster Abbey in early December.This meeting marks Kate’s second official engagement since announcing the completion of her chemotherapy in a video message on Sept. 9. At that time, she hinted at the possibility of hosting a concert, and now it seems those plans are moving forward.Kate Middleton attends the Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 8, 2023.James Veysey/ShutterstockThe Sept. 24 meeting followsanother meeting at Windsor Castleon Sept. 17, when she spoke with members of her Centre for Early Years organization and palace staff.The project examines “how experiences in early childhood are often the root cause of today’s hardest social challenges such as addiction, family breakdown, poor mental health, suicide and homelessness,” per theRoyal Family’s official site.Kate made two public appearances in 2024, the first at Trooping the Colour in mid-June and then Wimbledon on July 14.Currently, the only event Kate is “potentially” expected to attend is a Remembrance Sunday service in support of the royal family, veterans and their families on Nov. 10, with the carol concert due to take place the following month.Prince George, the Prince of Wales, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour on June 15, 2024.Getty ImagesKate was last seen in public — though not in an official capacity — on Sept. 22, spotted with husbandPrince Williamdriving to church at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle. Kate flashed a brief smile as she sat in the passenger seat of a car beside William, 42, who was driving the vehicle.The appearance marked the first time she had been seen in public since the Sept. 9 video message.The three-minute clip announcing Kate completed her chemotherapy treatment was filmed at her family’s country house, Anmer Hall. Kate, William and their childrenPrince George, 11,Princess Charlotte, 9, andPrince Louis, 6, were all seen in the clip.“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” she said. “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,” Kate said in part. “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.“Catherine Princess of Wales on court to present the trophy to the winner of the men’s final on day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2024 in London.Karwai Tang/WireImageCan’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!The princess said she looked forward to “undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can” while remaining focused on staying cancer-free.“She had a lovely summer and isvery focusedon her wellbeing. She is definitely going to be doing less,” a source in her circle recently told PEOPLE.

Kate Middletonhas held another meeting with palace officials as she continues her gradual return to royal duty.

According to theDaily Telegraph, a Court Circular entry from Sept. 24 reads, “The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this morning held a meeting at Windsor Castle.”

The Court Circular is a daily log of engagements of members of the royal family. The Princess of Wales, 42, reportedly convened the meeting to talk about her annual Christmas carol concert, typically held at Westminster Abbey in early December.

This meeting marks Kate’s second official engagement since announcing the completion of her chemotherapy in a video message on Sept. 9. At that time, she hinted at the possibility of hosting a concert, and now it seems those plans are moving forward.

Kate Middleton attends the Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 8, 2023.James Veysey/Shutterstock

James Veysey/Shutterstock

The Sept. 24 meeting followsanother meeting at Windsor Castleon Sept. 17, when she spoke with members of her Centre for Early Years organization and palace staff.

The project examines “how experiences in early childhood are often the root cause of today’s hardest social challenges such as addiction, family breakdown, poor mental health, suicide and homelessness,” per theRoyal Family’s official site.

Kate made two public appearances in 2024, the first at Trooping the Colour in mid-June and then Wimbledon on July 14.

Currently, the only event Kate is “potentially” expected to attend is a Remembrance Sunday service in support of the royal family, veterans and their families on Nov. 10, with the carol concert due to take place the following month.

Prince George, the Prince of Wales, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour on June 15, 2024.Getty Images

Getty Images

Kate was last seen in public — though not in an official capacity — on Sept. 22, spotted with husbandPrince Williamdriving to church at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle. Kate flashed a brief smile as she sat in the passenger seat of a car beside William, 42, who was driving the vehicle.

The appearance marked the first time she had been seen in public since the Sept. 9 video message.

The three-minute clip announcing Kate completed her chemotherapy treatment was filmed at her family’s country house, Anmer Hall. Kate, William and their childrenPrince George, 11,Princess Charlotte, 9, andPrince Louis, 6, were all seen in the clip.

“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” she said. “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,” Kate said in part. “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.”

Catherine Princess of Wales on court to present the trophy to the winner of the men’s final on day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2024 in London.Karwai Tang/WireImage

Karwai Tang/WireImage

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The princess said she looked forward to “undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can” while remaining focused on staying cancer-free.

“She had a lovely summer and isvery focusedon her wellbeing. She is definitely going to be doing less,” a source in her circle recently told PEOPLE.

source: people.com