Kate Middleton Attends Remembrance Sunday as She Gradually Returns to Public Duty After Completing Chemo

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony in London on Nov. 10, 2024.Photo:Press Association via AP Images

The Princess of Wales on a balcony at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London

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Kate Middletonis supporting an important event on the royal family’s annual calendar after completingchemotherapy treatment.

On Nov. 10, the Princess of Wales, 42, appeared on a balcony above the Cenotaph war memorial in London on Remembrance Sunday for the National Service of Remembrance. Princess Kate has never missed the service honoring the wartime sacrifices of British and Commonwealth Armed Forces personnel since she marriedPrince Williamin 2011.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales on the balcony above the Cenotaph in London on Nov. 10, 2024.Press Association via AP Images

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales on a balcony at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London

King Charles, 75, was the first to lay his wreath of 41 poppies, designed in homage to his late grandfather, George VI. The wreath’s ribbon bore the colors of his racing horses—scarlet, purple, and gold. In a message alongside his wreath, Charles wrote: “In grateful remembrance of your service and sacrifice.”

Wearing a Royal Navy uniform of the Admiral of the Fleet with greatcoat, poppy and sword, he took a short step back and saluted.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh on a balcony at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on Nov. 10, 2024 in London.Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty

The Princess of Wales (left) and Duchess of Edinburgh on a balcony at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024

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King Charles during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on Nov. 10, 2024, in London.Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty

King Charles III during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

The other working royals came out in full force for the service at The Cenotaph, and joining Prince William and King Charles werePrince Edward,Princess Anne,Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence,Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester,Birgitte, the Duchess of GloucesterandPrince Edward, the Duke of Kent, all attended.

Prince William salutes during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on Nov. 10, 2024, in London.James Manning/PA Images via Getty

The Prince of Wales salutes during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

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The National Service of Remembrance marked Princess Kate’s first time this year attending royal events on consecutive days, following her appearance at the Festival of Remembrance on Nov. 9. These events were her first major public services since announcing on Sept. 9 that she had completed chemotherapy. The milestone update came after Princess Kate revealed in March that she was undergoing cancer treatment, leading her to step back from royal duties to focus on her health.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh on a balcony at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on Nov. 10, 2024 in London.Jordan Pettitt/PA Images via Getty

The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh on a balcony at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

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Princess Kate’s appearance comes two months after she announced that she completed chemotherapy treatment in an emotionalvideo messageon Sept. 9.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on Nov. 10, 2024, in London.TOBY MELVILLE/POOL/AFP via Getty

Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales, attends the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in central London, on November 10, 2024. Remembrance Sunday is an annual commemoration held on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day, November 11, the anniversary of the end of the First World War and services across Commonwealth countries remember servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since WWI.

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Members of the royal family during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London on Nov. 10, 2024.James Manning/PA Images via Getty

Members of the royal family during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

Though Princess Kate has not fully resumed royal duties after completing chemo, she expressed in the Sept. 9 message that she was eager to return to work when she was able.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on Nov. 10, 2024, in London.CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty

Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, stands on a balcony to observe the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in central London, on November 10, 2024. Remembrance Sunday is an annual commemoration held on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day, November 11, the anniversary of the end of the First World War and services across Commonwealth countries remember servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since WWI.

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“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,” the Princess of Wales 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.”

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh on a balcony at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office during the Remembrance Sunday service at The Cenotaph on Nov. 10, 2024 in London.Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty

The Princess of Wales (left) and Duchess of Edinburgh on a balcony at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

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Prince William during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on Nov. 10, 2024, in London.James Manning/PA Images via Getty

The Prince of Wales during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

King Charles III and the Princess Royal, followed by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024

The event brings the royals together with government officials and service personnel and includes a two-minute silence, laying of poppy wreaths, bugle call and march past of 10,000 veterans, theRoyal British Legionsaid.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales smiles as she stands from the balcony during the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph on Nov. 10, 2024 in London, England.Chris Jackson/Getty

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles as she stands from the balcony during the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on November 10, 2024 in London, England. Each year members of the British Royal Family join politicians, veterans and members of the public to remember those who have died in combat.

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Before this weekend’s Remembrance events, Princess Kate had two unannounced outings in October. The royal had asurprise meetingwith a teen navigating cancer and joined Prince William for anemotional visitto Southport, England, on Oct. 10, and PEOPLE confirms she’ll hold herannual carol concertin December.

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