Camilla Jessen
Princess Kate misses Windsor Castle diplomatic reception.
The Princess of Wales was absent on Monday evening as King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William hosted one of the most prominent annual gatherings on the royal calendar, the Diplomatic Reception at Windsor Castle
This is the second consecutive year she has missed the event.
Morning engagement, evening absence
Earlier that day, the Princess stepped out in London for The Future Workforce Summit, organised by the Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood.
According to People, it was her first public speech in two years, delivered as part of her ongoing work through the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
But she did not join the evening’s festivities, where the King and Queen welcomed ambassadors and high commissioners accredited to the Court of St James.
Kate last attended the reception in December 2023.
Health considerations
The Princess reduced her workload significantly in 2024 after announcing in March that she was undergoing treatment for cancer.
She later confirmed she had completed chemotherapy and shared in January that she is in remission. While she has recently resumed some engagements, her return to royal duties has remained measured.
Buckingham Palace had announced in advance that King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William would represent the family at Monday’s reception.
This year’s Diplomatic Reception was held at Windsor Castle for the first time since 2001.
The reception came on the eve of the Royal Variety Performance, which Prince William and Princess Kate are scheduled to attend together.
Sources: People; Buckingham Palace announcement
This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, who may have used AI in the preparation
