Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, made her first public appearance alongside Prince William since revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The couple shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) through the Kensington Royal account to highlight mental health issues affecting young farmers.
In the post, the royal couple announced, “This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we’ve brought together the inspirational Sam Stables from We Are Farming Minds and the brilliant Farmer Will for a very special film.” The project, which focuses on mental health in the farming community and the Duchy of Cornwall’s Mental Health Strategy, features conversations held at Sam’s farm in Hereford. Although Kate does not appear in the video, her involvement in its production alongside Prince William is evident, showcasing her commitment to mental health advocacy.
Kate’s last public communication was a moving video in which she requested privacy as she began preventative chemotherapy. This announcement in March followed her planned abdominal surgery in January, which initially was not thought to be cancerous but later confirmed the presence of the disease. Kate has spoken about the delicate process of discussing her health with her children, George, Charlotte, and Louis.
King Charles Resumes Public Engagements
King Charles III, 75, who is also battling cancer, has resumed his royal duties. Recently, he completed five engagements within two days, which prevented him from meeting Prince Harry during his short visit to the UK.
Upcoming Royal Events
Despite her reappearance, Kate is not expected to attend public events shortly, including the wedding of the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral on June 7. Prince William will attend the ceremony as an usher. Notable guests include British billionaire Hugh Grosvenor, a close friend of Princes William and Harry, and godfather to Prince Archie. Prince Harry has opted out of attending the wedding amidst ongoing family tensions.