On the morning of August 24, 2025, Catherine, Princess of Wales, is in Scotland, having attended church at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral Castle. She dazzled audiences by introducing a brand new look, with a markedly blonder wig. The members of the royal family were seen on their way to the service along with her family. Prince William and their three children met her there, as did other members of Britain’s royal family.
Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, universally known as Kate, riding shotgun on an SUV. Her husband Prince William was in the driver’s seat. Their children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, took up the back seat. The family’s trip made an incredible experience. They quickly accepted their places in the royal custom, starting with a show of unity at a church service.
This public appearance comes on the heels of Kate’s courageous, public sharing of her cancer diagnosis. She announced that news last March 2024, a year and four months ago. After an aggressive treatment regimen that involved chemotherapy, she shared on Instagram in January that her cancer is currently in remission. Her transformative trip has created a tsunamic wave of public support and grassroots interest.
For the Wales family, an exciting new chapter is just beginning. At the end of this year, they will be occupying new buildings in Forest Lodge. This magnificent eight-bedroom home is located on the Windsor Castle grounds in Windsor, England. It has room to expand too as it provides vastly more space than their current four-bedroom residence at Adelaide Cottage.
The royal family’s presence at Crathie Kirk not only highlights their commitment to royal duties but showcases Kate’s resilience and strength as she navigates her personal health journey alongside her public responsibilities. It was a poignant reminder of the closeness of family and tradition within the royal household.
