The Princess curtseyed to her father-in-law - but did not embrace him at the service, unlike her husband, Prince William. And it turns out there's a very important reason

The Princess of Wales joined members of the royal family at Westminster Abbey on Monday, March 10, to celebrate Commonwealth Day. As part of the service, Kate and Prince William processed behind King Charles and Queen Camilla. They were followed by Anne, Princess Royal, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

Last year, Princess Kate and King Charles did not attend the key royal event after they were diagnosed with cancer. The Palace announced that Charles had been diagnosed with a form of cancer back in February last year, while Kate went public with her diagnosis in a personal video message shared in March.

King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales have attended the annual Commonwealth Day service, a year after both were forced to cancel because they were receiving cancer treatment. The event at Westminster Abbey on Monday celebrated the Commonwealth's "powerful influence for good in the world".

Prince William and Kate Middleton have seemingly reacted to King Charles III's latest snub by releasing a an emotional statement on International Women's Day 2025.The Prince and Princess of

King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester for the event at Westminster Abbey.

King Charles and the Princess of Wales make triumphant return to the Commonwealth Day service after separate cancer diagnoses forced them to miss event last year.