On Friday night, Kate Middleton, Prince William and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, attended the annual Christmas carol service at London’s Westminster Abbey. The Princess of Wales wore a long red coat with a black velvet bow at the collar and a pair of diamond drop earrings for the festive evening. Underneath, she had on a plaid red and green dress and a pair of black suede boots.
Singer Paloma Faith reportedly spoke to Kate at the service, expressing her sympathy over the Princess’s health issues and her having had to undergo chemotherapy. Kate replied to her well wishes by saying, “I didn’t know this time last year it was going to be the year I’ve had.”
The Princess was obligated to undergo abdominal surgery shortly after last year’s Christmas carol service, in January 2024, before undergoing chemotherapy. In September, she announced that she had finished treatment, and has been attending far more public events since.
“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,” she said at the time. “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.”
Kate Middleton and Prince William are planning a special Christmas this year, joining King Charles and the rest of the royal family at Sandringham in Norfolk, according to People. The King has also been battling a cancer diagnosis this year, making it an especially poignant holiday for the family.
