FoxNews: Kate Middleton joins King Charles for Christmas Day service after ‘brutal’ year

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Kate Middleton joins King Charles for Christmas Day service after 'brutal' year

King Charles III and Kate Middleton both announced this year they have cancer. Middleton revealed in September that she completed chemotherapy treatment....                        ...                        ...                            ...Kate Middleton ended a "brutal" year by delivering some holiday cheer.......The Princess of Wales was all smiles on Wednesday as she joined her father-in-law, King Charles III, for the traditional Christmas Day walk to St. Mary Magdalene Church.......The service took place at Sandringham, the estate on the windswept North Sea coast that has been a retreat for the royals for generations.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......The 42-year-old was You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, and their three children: Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. Other members of the British royal family were also seen greeting well-wishers.......For the outing, Kate wore You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. The princess completed the look with a matching fascinator and gloves, along with black gloves and boots. The princess beamed as she shook hands with members of the public, who lined up to catch a glimpse of the royal. She also accepted flowers and spoke to young children.......The year has been a tumultuous one for Kate. In January, Kensington Palace announced she had planned abdominal surgery. She was out of sight for several months, sparking conspiracy theories about her health.......In March, Kate put the speculation to rest by announcing she had been diagnosed You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. Her announcement came six weeks after Buckingham Palace announced that the king, 76, was also being treated for cancer. Earlier this year, the monarch was treated for an enlarged prostate.......While she stepped away from most public duties during her treatment, Kate made two appearances earlier this year. First, during the king's birthday parade in June, known as Trooping the Colour, and during the men's final at Wimbledon in July, where she received a standing ovation.......In September, Kate announced she had completed chemotherapy treatment. In a video announcing her progress, she said the path to full recovery would be long, and she would take it day by day. She said she would undertake some limited engagements through the end of the year.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......On Dec. 6, the princess appeared emotional as she hosted her annual "Together at Christmas" carol concert at Westminster Abbey.......At the event, Kate said she "didn't know this year was going to be the year that I've just had... the unplanned," as quoted by People magazine......."But I think lots of people this year have had such challenging times, and many who are here today," she noted.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......In November, William opened up about facing "the hardest year in my life."......The 42-year-old got candid about his "brutal" year during an interview with reporters in Cape Town, South Africa. At the time, he was visiting for the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards......."It's been dreadful. It's probably been the hardest year in my life," said the Prince of Wales, as quoted by People magazine......."So, trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult," he added......."But I'm so proud of my wife, I'm proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done," William said. "But, from a personal family point of view... it's been brutal."......During his interview, William shared an update on Kate's health, telling reporters she was "doing well."......WATCH: KATE MIDDLETON ANNOUNCES SHE HAS COMPLETED CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT......Upon being told he appeared "relaxed," William responded, "I couldn't be less relaxed this year, so it's very interesting you're all seeing that."......"But it's more a case of just crack on, and you've got to keep going," he added. "I enjoy my work, and I enjoy pacing myself and keeping sure that I have got time for my family, too."...

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