Kate Middleton and Family Make Joyful Return to Easter Service After Health Struggles

Liz DeclanSun, April 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM UTC

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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, returned to the royal family's annual Easter outing this morning, following their absences from the event in 2024 and 2025.

The family hasn't appeared at this annual event since 2023 due to Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis. However, the royals have now attended the outing once again and stepped out in style, with Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte donning neutrals and the young princes wearing suits mirroring Prince William's style.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Princess Charlotte of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the 2026 Easter Matins Service at St George's Chapel on April 05, 2026 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)Photo by Samir Hussein on Getty Images (Photo by Samir Hussein on Getty Images)

Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis in 2024, the same year that King Charles III revealed his own diagnosis. It has since been confirmed that the Princess of Wales is in remission, although King Charles' remission has not been announced thus far. Sources have indicated that the king is responding well to treatment, however. Since that update on the princess's health in 2025, Middleton has had an increasing number of public appearances.

Although the exact type of cancer Middleton had remains unknown to the public, as is King Charles' specific cancer diagnosis, the royal family did share that the princess had undergone abdominal surgery. One year after her remission, though, it seems that the Princess of Wales is doing well.

It was indeed a very pleasant surprise to see the royal family stepping out all together again for the Easter outing for the first time in several years. Speculation remains about whether Middleton will attend some upcoming events, including the Royal Ascot in June (and reports indicate that other royal family members' attendance is in question as well), but for now, it seems that Kate Middleton and Prince William may finally be ready to return to a more public role.

This story was originally published by Parade on Apr 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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