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William and Kate Mark Engagement Milestone as Palace Confirms Royal Variety Appearance

Kensington Palace’s update signals a steady return to high‑profile duties after a taxing year.

Overview

  • Kensington Palace said the Prince and Princess of Wales will attend the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
  • The couple marked 15 years since their Nov. 16, 2010 engagement announcement, which followed William’s proposal in Kenya with Princess Diana’s sapphire ring.
  • Resurfaced behind-the-scenes clips from their 2010 interview show William telling an anxious Kate to “breathe,” highlighting her early nerves.
  • Royal biographer Ingrid Seward and a People source say the pair is intentionally more open in public and comfortable with “touchy-feely” moments.
  • Kate announced in Sept. 2024 that she completed chemotherapy, and William called last year his hardest, with the family now emphasizing stability at their Windsor home.