Kate Middleton ended a “brutal” yr by delivering some vacation cheer.
The Princess of Wales was all smiles on Wednesday as she joined her father-in-law, King Charles III, for the standard Christmas Day stroll to St. Mary Magdalene Church.
The service came about at Sandringham, the property on the windswept North Sea coast that has been a retreat for the royals for generations.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, attends the Christmas Morning Service at St. Mary Magdalene Church on Dec. 25, 2024, in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Jordan Peck/Getty Images)
The 42-year-old was accompanied by her husband, Prince William, and their three kids: Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. Other members of the British royal household had been additionally seen greeting well-wishers.
From left: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Louis, Queen Camilla, Prince William and King Charles III attend the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on Dec. 25, 2024, in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
For the outing, Kate wore a festive green Alexander McQueen coat. The princess accomplished the look with an identical fascinator and gloves, together with black gloves and boots. The princess beamed as she shook arms with members of the general public, who lined as much as catch a glimpse of the royal. She additionally accepted flowers and spoke to younger kids.
The yr has been a tumultuous one for Kate. In January, Kensington Palace introduced she had deliberate belly surgical procedure. She was out of sight for a number of months, sparking conspiracy theories about her well being.
Kate Middleton wore a festive Alexander McQueen ensemble for her vacation outing. (Jordan Peck/Getty Images)
In March, Kate put the hypothesis to relaxation after asserting she had been identified with an undisclosed form of cancer. Her announcement got here six weeks after Buckingham Palace introduced that the king, 76, was additionally being handled for most cancers. Earlier this yr, the monarch was handled for an enlarged prostate.
While she stepped away from most public duties throughout her remedy, Kate made two appearances earlier this yr. First, through the king’s birthday parade in June, often called Trooping the Colour, and through the males’s closing at Wimbledon in July, the place she obtained a standing ovation.
Both King Charles III and Kate Middleton had been identified with most cancers this yr. (Getty Images)
In September, Kate introduced she had accomplished chemotherapy remedy. In a video asserting her progress, she stated the trail to full restoration could be lengthy, and she or he would take it daily. She stated she would undertake some restricted engagements by the tip of the yr.
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Prince William, Prince Louis, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte at Sandringham Church on Dec. 25, 2024, in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)
On Dec. 6, the princess appeared emotional as she hosted her annual “Together at Christmas” carol live performance at Westminster Abbey.
At the occasion, Kate stated she “didn’t know this yr was going to be the yr that I’ve simply had… the unplanned,” as quoted by People journal.
“But I believe a number of individuals this yr have had such difficult instances, and lots of who’re right here right this moment,” she famous.
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On Dec. 6, Kate Middleton hosted the annual carol service at Westminster Abbey. (Aaron Chown – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
In November, William opened up about dealing with “the toughest yr in my life.”
The 42-year-old received candid about his “brutal” yr throughout an interview with reporters in Cape Town, South Africa. At the time, he was visiting for the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards.
“It’s been dreadful. It’s most likely been the toughest yr in my life,” stated the Prince of Wales, as quoted by People journal.
“… I’m so happy with my spouse, I’m happy with my father, for dealing with the issues that they’ve carried out. But, from a private household standpoint, it has been, yeah, it has been brutal.”
Prince William took time without work from royal duties to help his spouse and his father. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
“So, attempting to get by the whole lot else and hold the whole lot on observe has been actually tough,” he added.
“But I’m so happy with my spouse, I’m happy with my father, for dealing with the issues that they’ve carried out,” William stated. “But, from a private household standpoint… it has been brutal.”
During his interview, William shared an replace on Kate’s well being, telling reporters she was “doing effectively.”
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Upon being informed he appeared “relaxed,” William responded, “I couldn’t be much less relaxed this yr, so it’s very fascinating you’re all seeing that.”
“But it’s extra a case of simply crack on, and also you’ve received to maintain going,” he added. “I get pleasure from my work, and I get pleasure from pacing myself and preserving positive that I’ve received time for my household, too.”
Fox News Digital’s Ashley Hume and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
