1 Minute Ago! Catherine & William Just Announced Exciting News at Adelaide Cottage in Norfolk
Princess Katherine, the Princess of Wales, has not been seen publicly since attending the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in July, which sparked concern and speculation among her supporters. The frenzy surrounding her absence intensified until she released an Instagram video in March 2024, revealing that she had been diagnosed with cancer. It has now been five months since that video, and the Princess has kept a low profile as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy.
Despite facing significant personal health challenges, Katherine’s determination to remain engaged in her public duties is evident. Today, the Princess and her husband, Prince William, stood together to proudly congratulate Team GB on their Olympic success in a heartwarming new video. The couple, filming from their Norfolk home, appeared in casual attire as they dubbed the participants “an inspiration to us all.”
The short clip, headlined by Snoop Dogg, quickly sent fans into a frenzy—not just because Katherine made a rare appearance amid her cancer treatment recovery, but also due to Prince William’s new beard. The Prince of Wales sported a light stubble, a look that captivated viewers and became the talk of social media. In the clip shared with their 16.7 million followers on Instagram, the couple looked tanned and relaxed, having evidently enjoyed the recent sunshine. They stood in what appeared to be the garden of their home at Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Castle estate.
In the video, Katherine, wearing a striped black-and-white shirt reminiscent of the one she wore when she first shared her cancer diagnosis, addressed Team GB. “From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB,” she said. William added, “Well done on all you’ve achieved—you’ve been an inspiration to us all.” The post, which quickly racked up over 152,000 likes, was flooded with comments from fans. Many praised William’s new look, with one user exclaiming, “Pardon me, ladies, I need to cool down—Prince William looks so handsome with a bit of facial stubble!” Others urged him to keep growing the beard, attributing it to a holiday look.
The 2024 Olympic Games concluded on August 11, with the Waleses releasing their supportive video around 7:00 p.m. Katherine elegantly styled her hair straight with a side part, while William donned a blue Adidas polo featuring the Olympics logo. The news of Princess Katherine’s cancer diagnosis earlier this year shocked the UK, and the fact that the specific nature of her illness has not been disclosed has led to much speculation.
Katherine’s appearance at Wimbledon, where she wore a British brand in the Royal Box during the men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia, generated $4.8 million in media impact value for the label. The Prince and Princess of Wales’ official social media accounts also drove approximately $1.8 million in impact for Wimbledon, trailing only behind champion Alcaraz and runner-up Djokovic.
A palace insider shared that Katherine’s outing to Wimbledon likely provided her with a much-needed boost. “She has gone through something awful and stressful, and it is crucial to have little wins to look forward to or to give you the courage and energy to go forward,” the source said. “This was it. Princess Katherine showed a lot of courage and character, knowing that the world was watching.”
The Royal video from William and Katherine follows a message from King Charles, who earlier congratulated the Olympic competitors, describing them as an inspiration. The King’s statement was released ahead of the closing ceremony at the Stade de France, set to begin at 9:00 p.m. “My wife joins me in sending our warmest congratulations to the competitors and their support teams from Team GB and across the Commonwealth for their many outstanding successes at the Olympic Games in Paris,” the statement read. “Your achievements across so many disciplines were forged from that invaluable combination of raw talent, true grit, and heart over many years, burnished these past weeks by sportsmanship and team spirit in the finest tradition of the games. To those who missed out on the greatest prizes, you have most certainly not fallen short in the pride that you too have generated for your nations. As we thank France for hosting such a wonderful tournament and look ahead to the Paralympics, I can only say that you have all been an inspiration.”
