Kate Middleton attended Wimbledon for the first time this year, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd, amid her ongoing recovery from cancer treatment, which she publicly shared earlier in the year. She has been actively engaging in royal duties and public appearances, demonstrating resilience and support for various causes.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were rushed to safety during a visit to Jersey due to a security scare, believed to involve a drone. The incident occurred while they were speaking with a local business owner, but the royals resumed their engagement shortly after the area was deemed safe. The public remained largely unaware of the situation.
Prince William made his first public appearance since his wife Kate's cancer announcement by visiting Surplus to Supper, a charity distributing surplus food. Kate's diagnosis was revealed in March, and the family has since kept a low profile. With both Kate and Prince Charles dealing with health issues, the pressure has increased on William and Queen Camilla to represent the royal family publicly.
Princess Beatrice's stepson, Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi, made his first royal appearance at a Christmas carol concert, joining his cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The seven-year-old, known as Wolfie, walked hand-in-hand with Beatrice into Westminster Abbey. The Wales children, along with their cousins, wrote cards to children from various charities. One card posted by Prince George sparked speculation that it may be for Tony Hudgell, a nine-year-old boy who raised millions for charity. The concert, organized by Kate Middleton, focused on her "early years" campaign, highlighting the importance of early childhood development.
A resurfaced video of Kate Middleton's first joint engagement with Princess Anne in April 2022 has garnered praise for the Duchess of Cambridge's understanding of royal protocol. In the clip, Kate allows Princess Anne to walk ahead of her, demonstrating her respect and class. Royal fans commended Kate for her demeanor and role as a senior royal, with some noting the seamless movement between the two as a sign of mutual respect. The video was reposted on TikTok and has received positive feedback.
Kate Middleton channeled Barbie during a royal engagement at the Young V&A children's museum in London, wearing a pastel pink midi dress, optic white heels, and simple glitzy drop earrings. She sported a no-makeup makeup look and voluminous waves, resembling the iconic doll. Middleton interacted with children and their parents, fulfilling Barbie's duty of making children smile. This comes after her recent Tennis Star Barbie-inspired look at the 2023 Wimbledon tournament.
Prince Louis, the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, joined his family on his first royal engagement at the age of five as part of the Big Help Out, a nationwide volunteering initiative. The Wales family visited the 3rd Upton Scout Group in Slough, where they helped renovate the scout hut. Prince George and Princess Charlotte were seen painting a porch, while Prince Louis helped his father on a digger and filled a wheelbarrow with sand. The engagement followed a series of events marking King Charles III's coronation, including a coronation concert and service.
Kate Middleton broke royal protocol by getting touchy-feely with fans in Soho, posing for selfies and chatting with them. She also admitted to struggling with selfies and trying to teach her children French. The Princess of Wales also indulged a fan by posing for a photo with her sapphire engagement ring, which was similar to Princess Diana's. The royal couple visited the Dog and Duck pub in Soho to learn about preparations for King Charles' coronation.