Kate Middleton Resumes Royal Duties After Cancer Recovery as Royal Family Prepares for Poignant Christmas

The Princess of Wales is stepping back into public life with major engagements while the royal family faces a reflective holiday season following health challenges.

Kate Middleton, 42, has completed her chemotherapy treatment for cancer and is gradually resuming her royal duties, starting with a state visit from the Emir of Qatar next week.
The Princess of Wales will host her annual 'Together at Christmas' carol service on December 6, focusing on themes of empathy and resilience, with survivors of a tragic knife attack among the invitees.
The royal family, including Kate, Prince William, and their three children, will spend Christmas at Sandringham with King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment himself.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not join the royal family for Christmas, reportedly due to ongoing tensions and the lack of an invitation.
Kate has described the past nine months as a challenging period for her family, offering a message of gratitude and reflection as she transitions back into her public role.