Royal news live: Kate spotted in public for first time since chemotherapy as Harry arrives in New York alone

The Princess of Wales has undertaken her first work engagement since completing chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer.

Kate, 42, attended a meeting with her Early Years task force at Windsor Castle yesterday afternoon, marking her third appearance on the Court Circular of the year and her first work engagement.

It read: “The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon held an Early Years Meeting at Windsor Castle.”

According to reports, the meeting likely concerned the Shaping Us campaign that aims to raise the profile of the importance of early childhood development and the impact it can have later in life.

Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex is set to return to the UK later this month as part of his charity work with WellChild, which supports seriously ill British children and young people.

The charity is hosting its annual awards on 30 September, and Harry, who turned 40 on Sunday, will attend the event in London in his capacity as patron.

It is not known if he will be accompanied by his wife Meghan Markle.

Meghan Markle ‘genuinely happy’ after Kate’s positive health update
The Duchess of Sussex is said to be “genuinely relieved” that the Princess of Wales has completed her cancer treatment.

Speaking to Closer magazine, an insider said that the Sussexes have “complicated” feelings about the Wales family video released to announce the happy news last week.

“There’s still an element of guilt that she and Harry are grappling with. They both have regrets over going so public with their complaints about the family and Kate in particular,” the source said.

“When they spoke out, Meghan felt they had no other choice, but now that time has passed and those heightened feelings have cooled off, she realises things could have been handled more discreetly. It’s not something she likes to dwell on, but of course, watching Kate’s video brought it all to the surface.”

The two couples were last photographed together at the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.
The two couples were last photographed together at the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022. (PA)

King Charles ‘will have spoken to Prince Harry on his birthday’
An insider has claimed that King Charles will have spoken to Prince Harry on his 40th birthday, despite ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family.

The revelation comes after the royals posted an unexpected birthday message for the duke on Sunday, which was shared by the Prince and Princess of Wales.

As reported by Vanity Fair, a source said: “It was always the king’s intention to publicly acknowledge his son’s 40th, and I am sure that the king will have spoken to Harry on his birthday.

“After all, it is his son, and whatever has happened, Charles loves Harry unconditionally as any parent does, and Sunday was an important day.”

Harry is reported to have marked the occasion in a low-key manner with his family in California and is set to further celebrate on a weekend getaway with friends.

The monarch and duke have not seen each other since Feburary when they met for a reported 45 minutes after the king’s cancer diagnosis was announced.
The monarch and duke have not seen each other since Feburary when they met for a reported 45 minutes after the king’s cancer diagnosis was announced. (Getty Images)
Emma Guinness18 September 2024 12:00
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Prince Harry to return to UK later this month
The Duke of Sussex will return to the UK at the end of September in his capacity as patron of the charity WellChild.

Harry, 40, will attend the charity’s awards in London on 30 September. WellChild provides support to seriously ill children and young people in the UK.

It is not known whether the duke will be accompanied by his wife Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry’s last public appearance in the UK marked the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games.
Prince Harry’s last public appearance in the UK marked the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games. (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)