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Princess Kate Middleton wowed royal fans as she returned to duties for her most significant official royal event of 2024.
Kate, 42, joined husband Prince William and his father, King Charles III, as they welcomed the Amir of Qatar and his wife during their state visit to the U.K. on Tuesday, December 3.
The Princess of Wales looked stunning in a burgundy Alexander McQueen fitted coat, matching hat, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s pearl drop earrings and a diamond and pearl choker, which she’s worn to other significant royal events.
Kate announced her cancer diagnosis in March after undergoing major abdominal surgery in January. She revealed in September that she had completed chemotherapy and has slowly been returning to work.
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Dressed to Impress
Kate paid tribute to the visiting dignitaries by matching the color of her outfit to the flag of Qatar
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Such a Smile
The princess beamed while wearing the late Queen Elizabeth II’s four-strand pearl choker, which the monarch had loaned to Kate when she married into the royal family. In addition to wearing it to greet the Amir of Qatar and his wife, Kate wore the stunning piece to both Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth’s funerals, as well as to King Charles III’s coronation.
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Elegance
Kate walked with confidence during the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade.
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A Royal Welcome
The princess joined Prince William and King Charles III as they posed alongside the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher.
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Full Day
After their greeting ceremony, the group headed to Buckingham Palace to continue day one of the Qatari state visit.
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