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William and Kate's First Joint Outing Since Recovery

Published 24 November 2025

Prince William and Princess Kate attended the 98th Royal Variety Performance at London's Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday evening, marking their first joint public appearance at the annual charity event since the princess's recovery from cancer earlier this year.

The couple, both 43, arrived together in a chauffeured car and shared several affectionate moments before stepping onto the red carpet. Video footage captured William gently holding Kate's hand and giving it an air kiss inside the vehicle, followed by him placing a hand on the small of her back as they entered the venue after posing for photographers. Their outing represented a rare black-tie evening for the pair, coming shortly after William's solo attendance at a diplomatic reception at Windsor Castle the previous night.

Kate wore an emerald green velvet gown with off-the-shoulder detailing, paired with her hair in loose curls. She accessorized with the Greville chandelier earrings, a favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and the diamond Queen Mary Choker Bracelet, originally crafted in the 1920s and previously loaned to Kate for significant state events. William complemented her in a black velvet suit jacket,...

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