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Princess of Wales Returns to Buckingham Palace Garden Party After Cancer Recovery

Kate Middleton attended her first royal garden party in two years, marking a milestone in her recovery and resumption of public duties alongside Prince William.

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Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales walk down the steps followed by Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at the start of a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool / Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Kate Middleton joined Prince William to host a Buckingham Palace garden party on May 20, 2025, her first since 2023 after undergoing cancer treatment last year.
  • The Princess of Wales wore a yellow Emilia Wickstead dress and Philip Treacy hat, a symbolic choice reflecting royal tradition and optimism.
  • The event welcomed 7,500 guests, including the family of Liz Hatton, a teen photographer who died of cancer in 2024, and other community figures recognized for their contributions.
  • Other royal attendees included Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, highlighting family solidarity.
  • The garden party, a royal tradition since the 1860s, served as a platform to honor public service and the monarchy's charitable commitments.