Kate Middleton comes out for its first major ceremonial royal event after completing chemotherapy treatment for cancer.

On November 9, the Princess of Wales, 42, joined her husband, Prince Williamand other members of the royal family at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The annual event, organized by the Royal British Legion, honors the service and sacrifice of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.

Upon their arrival, William put a protective arm on Kate’s back several times as they were greeted at the entrance to the Royal Albert Hall. The princess’ latest appearance is significant, as it marks her first major event with the royal family after she announced she had completed chemotherapy.

In an interview on November 7, while closing out Earthshot Week in South Africa, William opened up about his ‘brutal’ year in the middle of Kate and King Charles» a cancer diagnosis, saying: “It’s been terrible. This has probably been the hardest year of my life.

“But I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my dad, for handling the things that they did. But from a personal and family point of view, it was, yes, it was brutal,” he continued.

The Festival of Remembrance also brought together King Charles, Prince Edward, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince Richardthe Duke of Gloucester, Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester And Prince Edwardthe Duke of Kent. The royal guest list was released the day before, on November 8, where it was confirmed by Princess Kate. would attend the Remembrance events on Saturday and Sunday.

It was notably missing from Saturday’s outing Queen Camillewho is recovering from a lung infection. The palace announced Camilla’s absence earlier today in a statement: “Following doctors’ advice to ensure a full recovery from a seasonal lung infection and to protect others from any potential risks, Her Majesty will not attend not at this weekend’s Remembrance events.”

“While this is a source of great disappointment to The Queen, she will mark the occasion privately at home and hopes to return to public duties early next week,” it added.

PEOPLE understands there is no reason to worry for Camilla, who is spending the weekend at Ray Mill Wiltshire. The royal did not want to pass on a lingering infection to others and was concerned that attending the events would delay her recovery.

Princess Kate has attended the Festival of Remembrance every year since 2015, with the exception of 2020, when the service was reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On September 9, the Princess of Wales said she had completed chemotherapy, six months after saying in March that she undergo treatment for cancer. In this announcement, Princess Kate described it as a “relief” to have completed chemotherapy and mentioned that she looked forward to “getting back to work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.” “.

Although the princess was hold meetings with your team and joined Prince William for visit Southportwhere three children were killed in a mass stabbing attack on July 29, she has not fully returned to work and no date has been set around this expectation.

It emerged on September 9 that the Princess of Wales hoped to join her family at the Cenotaph war memorial in London on Remembrance Sunday, November 10.

Like the Festival of Remembrance, Remembrance Sunday is a staple of the Royal Family’s annual calendar and is promoted by the National Service of Remembrance.

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The solemn ceremony takes place on the second Sunday of each November in the United Kingdom, during which the Sovereign pays tribute to military personnel of the British and Commonwealth armed forces who have died in times of war or conflict.