Overview
- The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, their first visit to the show since 2023 following her treatment and remission.
- Kate wore an emerald velvet Talbot Runhof gown with Queen Elizabeth II’s Greville diamond chandelier earrings, underscoring continuity through heirloom jewels.
- Backstage she shared an emotional embrace with Jessie J, who told the Princess she had recently undergone breast cancer treatment.
- The annual event raised funds for the Royal Variety Charity and featured acts including Paddington The Musical, Jessie J, Laufey and a Les Misérables 40th‑anniversary medley.
- The appearance came a day after her Future Workforce Summit address, where she urged business leaders to value “time and tenderness” and invest in the early years.