Kate Middleton’s upcoming attendance at a significant event is said to be a source of joy for King Charles, according to a Royal expert. The Princess of Wales, who recently resumed her Royal duties by joining the Royal family for Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph last month, will soon be welcoming the Emir of Qatar during his state visit to the UK.
Scheduled for today (Tuesday, 3 December), the event will see Kate and Prince William greet the Emir and his wife before accompanying them to a ceremonial reception at Horse Guards Parade. Subsequently, the group will meet with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
In an exclusive interview with OK!, former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond discussed the significance of this moment for both the monarch and the Princess of Wales – both having undergone cancer treatment earlier in the year.
“I’m sure the bond between Charles and Catherine has grown ever stronger during these long months of cancer treatment. They must sit down sometimes and compare notes and I think Charles will be very touched that Catherine has chosen an important state occasion like this to make a high profile appearance,” Jennie stated.
Furthermore, Jennie believes that Kate’s forthcoming appearance highlights her unwavering commitment to her role within the monarchy and her marriage vows. “It shows her dedication to the job she acquired on marriage, and to the monarchy,” she told OK!.
It comes after Kate, 42, celebrated a significant comeback to her Royal responsibilities. At last month’s Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph, the mum-of-three made a rare back-to-back appearance, reports the Mirror..
This event was especially moving as it was the first time she had engaged in Royal responsibilities on consecutive days since her diagnosis.
In a candid and emotional reflection, Prince William has called 2024 “the hardest year of my life” due to the heart-wrenching cancer diagnoses that have affected both his wife and father. The Prince of Wales shared these personal thoughts during his visit to South Africa when asked about the challenging past year amidst family health issues.
The Prince did not shy away from sharing his feelings, admitting: “It’s been dreadful. It’s probably been the hardest year in my life. So, trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult.”
He also expressed immense pride in how his loved ones have coped, saying: “I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done. But from a personal family point of view, it’s been brutal.”