Princess Kate’s Christmas appearance will mark a key milestone in her recovery (Image: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire)
As approaches, this year’s iconic Christmas Day appearance by will signify a “huge moment” for the senior Royal as she prepares to say goodbye to a “brutal” 12 months during which she privately battled an undisclosed form of cancer. The Princess of Wales, 42, is expected to join the rest of the Royal family on their annual Christmas walk on December 25, to St.Mary Magdalene’s church for the festive service.
Princess Kate was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the year and only went public with her diagnosis after wild conspiracy theories circulated online about her whereabouts when she disappeared from the public eye for several months. While undergoing chemotherapy, Kate was noticeably absent from many Royal engagements for several months but began to gradually return to key events in the summer.
Among her most notable appearances were at and a memorable visit to with her daughter, Princess Charlotte. In September, she shared an emotional video from her Norfolk home, revealing that she had finished her cancer treatment and was “looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months,” reports
Despite Kate and ‘s absence from ‘ pre-Christmas lunch last week, it is expected they will join the Christmas Day church service at Sandringham.
Kate briefly stepped away from the public eye earlier this year while battling cancer (Image: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)
“It’s going to be such a huge moment because the last time we saw her, before we knew anything about her health issues, was last Christmas,” said Bethan Holt, fashion director at The Telegraph told . “It’s almost going to be like a bookend moment on a very difficult time.”
This festive event is a highlight for many Royal enthusiasts, who eagerly anticipate catching a glimpse of the Princess’ stylish outfits. Holt commented on the family dynamics, saying, “Just seeing those interactions as they walk, the cousins all together and seeing the cheeky things they might be getting up to, there’s a real sense of them as a unit,” adding, “It’s a glimpse into what they are like behind the scenes as a family. It’s a big moment for them in their year.”
Regarding this year’s outfit, Holt expressed her hope for something “bold and celebratory” to mark the end of a challenging year. She even suggested that she’d love to see Kate pay a fashionable tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, with a “tartan coat” or something “really bright” and “jolly.”
Regardless of the royal’s choice, it will signify the closure of a challenging chapter in her life and a hopeful outlook towards 2025, which is expected to be less sombre than the current year.
Known for her stylish taste, Kate Middleton is never one to disappoint with her choice of outfit and Christmas is no exception to this. (Image: PA)