Fans of Kate Middleton received an unexpectedly pleasant surprise—new photos of her have appeared in the media. And they were taken in a place one might not have expected. It turns out the princess was spotted in Scotland. Paparazzi managed to capture Kate in a car as she was heading to a service at Crathie Kirk, located near the beloved Balmoral estate of the late Queen Elizabeth. Kate was dressed for the occasion in a light checkered blazer, and her hair was covered by a hat adorned with pheasant feathers.
She was seated in the front passenger seat of a Range Rover, with her husband, William Middleton, at the wheel. Their eldest son, Prince George, was sitting in the back seat. Both the prince and his wife looked quite content. According to fans who examined the photos, Kate appeared to be in relatively good condition considering her diagnosis, which gives hope that she is getting better.
It’s worth noting that the church Middleton visited with her son and husband is one of the royal family’s favorites. While at Balmoral, they have regularly attended Crathie Kirk for over 100 years. Memorial services for the tragically deceased Princess Diana and a requiem for Queen Elizabeth in the fall of 2022 were held here. This time, not only Kate and her family attended the Sunday service, but also King Charles and Queen Camilla.
In fact, there would be nothing surprising about Kate and her family being in Scotland in August. The royal family traditionally spends part of the last month of summer, and often the beginning of September, at Balmoral. However, this year, after Kate was diagnosed with cancer and began an extended course of chemotherapy, the princess has been living on a different schedule. She spent the summer with William and the children at Anmer Hall, their country house on the Sandringham estate.
Many had doubted that she would undertake such a long journey given her condition. Since publicly announcing her diagnosis in March, Middleton has appeared in public only twice: at the official birthday celebration of the king in June and later at Wimbledon. But it seems her doctors have now permitted her to travel to Scotland, suggesting that Kate’s treatment is progressing quite well.