ComScore

Buckingham Palace Reveals Kate Middleton’s Next Royal Outing (& It’s *Really* Soon)

Mark your calendars

kate middleton next outing state welcome
Karwai Tang/WireImage

Kate Middleton has been slowly returning to work since completing chemotherapy treatment. The Princess of Wales, 42, started with low-key meetings before resuming major public appearances (even if she had to lean on Duchess Sophie for support). 

This week, Buckingham Palace announced that Princess Catherine’s next outing will take place on December 3. The royal will join her husband, Prince William, to welcome Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (the Amir of the State of Qatar) and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, as they begin their two-day tour of the U.K.

kate middleton next outing state welcome laughing
Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images

According to People magazine, the state welcome will be an all-day event that typically begins with a tour of the royal residence before heading to the Ceremonial Welcome parade, where the guests will meet King Charles and Queen Camilla. Following a lunch at Buckingham Palace, the British royals usually host a formal gala.

kate middleton next outing state welcome updo
JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

The mag confirmed that Princess Catherine will attend the daytime events. However, she is not expected at the banquet. This news might disappoint royal fans who were hoping to see the Princess of Wales in another glamorous evening dress, but it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. 

Although she seems to be adjusting nicely, she is still taking it easy (especially with her upcoming Christmas concert). 

Stay up-to-date on every breaking celebrity story by subscribing here.



greta

Senior Editor, News and Entertainment

  • Writes and edits news and entertainment content
  • Specializes in breaking celebrity news, royal family coverage and TV show and movie recommendations
  • Has 9 years experience in entertainment coverage