Princess of Wales to miss niece’s milestone birthday for key engagement with Prince William
Kate Middleton is set to make a highly anticipated royal appearance alongside Prince William at the Six Nations Rugby in London, but the occasion comes with a bittersweet family moment.
The Princess of Wales, who has gradually resumed public duties following her cancer battle, will be unable to attend her niece Grace Matthews’ fourth birthday celebration. Grace, the daughter of Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews, is expected to mark the occasion with a family gathering in Berkshire.
While official details of the celebration remain undisclosed, Hello! reports that the Middleton family is likely to come together for the special day, joined by Grace’s siblings, Arthur, 6, and Rose, 2.
It remains unclear whether the children—Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6—will also miss their cousin’s milestone as their parents fulfil royal commitments.
Despite the scheduling conflict, Kate’s return to the public eye marks an important step in her ongoing recovery, with her appearance alongside Prince William set to be a key moment in the royal calendar.
