Kate Middleton drew all eyes today as she made a highly anticipated appearance at Westminster Abbey for the annual Commonwealth Day Service, marking her return after missing last year’s event.
Back in March 2024, the 43-year-old Princess of Wales announced that she would be stepping away from public life temporarily following her cancer diagnosis.
She had also been absent from the ceremony in 2023, though for an unrelated reason.
Given her return, it was no surprise that many spectators—and even body language experts—were eager to observe how the mother of three would handle being back in the public spotlight.
One lip reader, in particular, analyzed footage from earlier today (10 March), capturing the moment when Prince William, 42, leaned in to whisper something to Kate as they entered the historic venue.
The Princess made a stunning entrance into Westminster, dressed in a striking hot pink gown by Catherine Walker, paired with a matching hat by Gina Foster. As she stepped inside, she and William were warmly greeted by Dr. David Hoyle, Dean of the Abbey.
Lip reading expert Jeremy Freeman analyzed a now-viral clip of the moment and suggested that Kate turned to the person on her left and appeared to say, “Thanks.”
She then reportedly turned to William, remarking that the celebrations were “so lovely.”
Freeman, speaking exclusively to Tyla, claimed that William responded with a lighthearted, “Not bad, right?”
However, Kate wasn’t the only royal whose public appearance drew attention. Earlier today, her father-in-law, King Charles III, also made headlines.
Back in February of last year—just weeks before the Princess revealed her diagnosis—Buckingham Palace confirmed that the 76-year-old monarch had been diagnosed with cancer.
