Princess Kate is making a slow return to public duties following her cancer treatment, with the royal delighting Wimbledon fans with an unexpected appearance.

Catherine, Princess of Wales visited a wellbeing garden at Colchester Hospital on Wednesday, marking her first public appearance since she unexpectedly dropped out of an appearance at Royal Ascot two weeks ago.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited a cancer support center on Wednesday and spoke about her experience with cancer recovery.

Kate Middleton is managing her energy after her cancer diagnosis in 2024. The Princess of Wales announced in January 2025 that she was in remission from the disease.

After missing a series of events, Kate Middleton makes her much-anticipated return to a public event following her “rollercoaster” cancer recovery. The Princess of Wales is getting back to things she once loved, stepping out for one of her favorite summer traditions: Wimbledon!

Also during her visit, Kate took a moment to serve in the hospital’s Royal Horticultural Society Wellbeing Garden, which offers respite to patients, visitors and others. Kate planted several Catherine’s Rose plants in the garden, a rose the hospital named after the princess.

Catherine, Princess of Wales has reflected on life after her cancer treatment. On Wednesday, the Princess of Wales resumed her public duties with a visit to Colchester Hospital in Essex, England. Catherine publicly revealed her cancer diagnosis in March 2024,

Kate Middleton, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, returned to Wimbledon for the 2025 tennis tournament.

Princess Kate and King Charles have been hailed for their life-changing impact as several cancer survivors are now speaking out. The Royal Family's unprecedented openness about their cancer diagnoses has transformed how sufferers approach the disease,