A “radiant” Princess Catherine has delighted royal enthusiasts with her second public appearance this year as she arrived at Wimbledon to a standing ovation.
Catherine has been largely absent from the public eye following a two-week hospital stay in January where she underwent major abdominal surgery. It was later revealed, in an emotional video message, that she had been diagnosed with cancer and would be taking time away as she undergoes treatment.
Now, in her latest highly-anticipated public appearance, a smiling Catherine arrived at the Wimbledon tennis championships to watch the men’s singles final alongside her daughter Princess Charlotte and sister Pippa Middleton.
Taking to social media, Catherine revealed that it was “great to be back” at the prestigious tennis tournament.
“There’s nothing quite like The Championships,” she wrote alongside photos from the event.
Following the match, Catherine presented the Wimbledon men’s final trophy to Carlos Alcaraz. Before awarding the winner’s trophy, Catherine offered her sympathies to runner-up Novak Djokovic.
Catherine’s return to the public eye continues to thrill fans, who were already overjoyed by her presence at this year’s Trooping the Colour. The excitement surrounding her return to the spotlight shows no signs of fading, with fans elated by her courtside appearance.
“So wonderful to see you looking healthy and beautiful. Welcome back, Princess Catherine and Princess Charlotte!” one fan wrote.
“So happy to see you back.”
“It’s so lovely to see you Princess,” commented another.
“Welcome back Princess of Wales. How much we have missed seeing you. Looking absolutely radiant.”
In addition to her welcome return to the public eye, Catherine recently revealed that she is “making good progress” in her cancer battle.
In her first official statement since revealing her diagnosis earlier this year, Catherine expressed her gratitude to supporters for their encouraging words and provided an update on her recovery.
“I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times,” she began.
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.
“My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.”
-with Reuters.