The Princess of Wales will join her husband and King Charles for 80th anniversary of VE Day in May this year. Kate Middleton, 43, who has been gradually making a return to public duties following cancer treatment, will make an appearance at the event which commemorates our war heroes, the Mirror has reported.
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The monarch, 76, will lead a host of royals, including his wife Queen Camilla and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at a 'special Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey'. Earlier this month Kate arrived for her first royal 'away day' since 2023 as part of her slow and steady return, and visited a sock manufacturer and children's hospice, of which she has become patron.
It wasn't long before the princess got stuck in to the visit, as she made a beeline for adorable children who visit the hospice who were using the soft play area. She took part in a musical session with children suffering from life-limiting conditions and even had her hand painted red to leave a permanent memory of her visit - just as King Charles had done years previously.
Later on in the day, Kate visited Corgi, a textiles manufacturer in Ammanford focusing on socks and knitwear. It is no coincidence that the princess has chosen South Wales to undertake two solo engagements given her title and love for the country and its people, sources have told the Mail.
The monarch, 76, will lead a host of royals, including his wife Queen Camilla and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at a 'special Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey'. The Princess of Wales will join her husband and King Charles for 80th anniversary of VE Day in May this year.
At Tŷ Hafan, Kate, who is a mother of three, chatted to young children including a little girl who uses a wheelchair, and who was dressed in pink and had her hair in pigtails for the occasion. Speaking to the young girl, she asked: 'What do you like doing when you're here?' before she replied to explain she enjoyed music.
Kate then asked: 'Have you played any of the instruments?' and picked up a rattle before giving it a little shake. The little girl erupted in giggles and went on to demonstrate her percussion playing on a xylophone. She was overheard discussing 'challenging' times for families as she spoke with parents whose children have received care from the hospice.
Catherine had joined children at a 'stay and play' fun-filled event after Kensington Palace donated musical instruments - and admitted her own children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis would have 'loved' the activities. Walking into the room where children were entertained by a guitarist, she said: 'This is very vibrant.'.
