Princess Kate officially resumed her public duties on Monday, March 10, after an extended break from the spotlight. Her return to royal engagements was a moment of celebration for many.
While her comeback was met with excitement, two particular details caught the public’s attention.
Keep reading to find out what everyone was talking about!
Catherine, Princess of Wales—better known as Kate Middleton—made her return on a significant day in the royal calendar. Monday was Commonwealth Day, an occasion that brought the royal family together for a special service at Westminster Abbey.
Kate’s return to the public eye was especially meaningful, as she had to miss this event last year due to her cancer diagnosis. King Charles has also been prioritizing his health recently, but after some time away, he too was back fulfilling his royal duties.
Charles arrived first, accompanied by Queen Camilla, while Prince William and Princess Kate followed shortly after. When the king and his son met, they shared a brief exchange, though cameras and microphones didn’t capture their words. According to the Mirror, lip reader Jeremy Freeman revealed what was said.
“Nice to see you,” Charles greeted William, who responded with a polite kiss on the cheek.
Body language expert Judi James also noted a shift in how William and Kate presented themselves. Since Kate’s diagnosis, the couple had often shown affection during public outings, making the most of every chance to connect physically. However, this time was different.
Their demeanor leaned more toward a traditional royal style—still in sync, yet maintaining a degree of separation, moving with a professional, composed presence.
For her return to royal engagements, Kate opted for an elegant red Catherine Walker coat dress, paired with a matching Gina Foster pillbox hat, making a bold and sophisticated statement.
As always, the Princess’s outfit has generated plenty of buzz on social media, with every little detail being analyzed and discussed. Some royal watchers believe her clothing choice might carry a subtle message—one possibly linked to the tense relationship between Canada and the United States.
“Plus Princess Kate is wearing Canada’s red with a white pearl necklace,” one user pointed out, referencing the symbolic colors in her ensemble.
“I also think the Princess of Wales is using her wardrobe to signal her support,” another person commented.
“Apparently Catherine wore red with white pearls to show solidarity with Canada,” someone else suggested.
Canada has been making headlines in recent weeks following comments from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who controversially stated that the country should become America’s 51st state. On top of that, he has imposed steep tariffs on trade between the two nations.
Canada is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, a group that includes the United Kingdom along with its former colonies and overseas territories. Altogether, the Commonwealth consists of 56 countries, in addition to Great Britain, Canada, and Australia. While King Charles is officially Canada’s monarch, the country is actually governed by the prime minister and the governor general.
It’s great to see both Charles and Kate back in the public eye. We hope they continue to recover well! Do you think Kate’s outfit had a hidden meaning? Share your thoughts with us in the comments on Facebook!
