Princess of Wales to Participate in Qatar State Visit Amid Recovery

Kate Middleton will join Prince William in welcoming the Emir and Sheikha of Qatar during their two-day visit to the UK, marking her most significant royal engagement since completing cancer treatment.

The Princess of Wales, recovering from cancer, will play a key role in the state visit of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani on December 3 and 4.
Kate Middleton will greet the Qatari dignitaries at Kensington Palace alongside Prince William and accompany them to Horse Guards Parade for a ceremonial welcome with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The Emir and Sheikha will join a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace, participate in a lunch, and view a special exhibition of Qatari-related items from the Royal Collection Trust.
The Princess will not attend the state banquet at Buckingham Palace, following medical advice to pace her return to royal duties after completing chemotherapy in September.
The Emir’s visit includes meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a tour of Sandhurst, with Qatar recognized as a key mediator in the Israel-Hamas conflict despite its criticized human rights record.