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The Princess of Wales is set to make a significant public appearance next week, but royal fans will have to wait a little longer to see her wear a tiara again

The Princess of Wales is set to make a significant public appearance – one of her most high-profile since the end of her chemotherapy treatment. It has been confirmed that she will play a role in the Emir of Qatar’s state visit to the UK next week, joining Prince William as well as King Charles and Queen Camilla for the big event.

State visits to the UK nearly always feature a huge white tie banquet, where Royal ladies get to wear a dazzling tiara. The last time Kate was seen in a glittering headpiece was last year when she took part in the 2023 Diplomatic Corps Reception at Buckingham

However despite taking part in the visit, it has been confirmed she will not attend the grand state banquet hosted by the King at Buckingham Palace in the evening, Kensington Palace said. The princess, 42, has made just a handful of public appearances so far in 2024 after undergoing major abdominal surgery in January and then being diagnosed with cancer.

Nevertheless, she will join her husband William in greeting Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, at Kensington Palace on Tuesday (December 3).

William and Kate are scheduled to accompany the pair to Horse Guards Parade, where they will be ceremonially welcomed before meeting the King and Queen. Presentations will take place, a Royal salute will be given, and the Qatari national anthem is expected to be played, reports the Mirror.

The Emir and Sheikha Jawaher will join Charles, Camilla, William, and Kate in a carriage procession along The Mall to Buckingham Palace, where a second guard of honour awaits them. Kate has been slowly resuming her Royal duties following her diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

Last month, Kate made an unexpected visit with William to meet the grieving families of the Southport attack victims. She also paid tribute to the war dead at Remembrance events earlier this month.

In a video released by the princess in September, she announced the completion of her chemotherapy treatment and expressed her anticipation for “looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months”. However, she emphasised that her priority was “doing what I can to stay cancer-free”.

The Princess of Wales is set to grace Westminster Abbey on Friday, December 6, for her much-anticipated annual Christmas Carol Concert, with meticulous planning already in the pipeline. In a heartwarming gesture recently unveiled, Kate has extended invitations to child survivors of the Southport knife attack to join the yuletide celebration.

Despite the health challenges marking what the Prince of Wales termed a ‘brutal’ year, the Princess is keen to host the Together At Christmas service in 2024. The Palace expressed that Kate wishes this year’s carol service to honor those who offer their support to people in distress, focusing on the essence of love and empathy.

The Palace issued a statement saying: “The service will shine a light on individuals from all over the UK who have shown love, kindness and empathy towards others in their communities

Additionally, the Palace remarked: “This year, Her Royal Highness wanted to celebrate the many people supporting those in need – individuals who have inspired, counselled, comforted, and above all else shown that love is the greatest gift we can receive. This theme takes inspiration from the Christmas story which encourages us to consider the experiences of others and the important human need of giving and receiving empathy.”