In a moment that took many by surprise, Princess Catherine made a rare public appearance this week, marking her second outing since completing chemotherapy. The Princess of Wales quietly attended a matinee performance of *Giselle* by the English National Ballet at Sadler’s Wells Theatre on Thursday afternoon. The private nature of her visit added to the intrigue, as Princess Catherine chose to enjoy the performance away from the public eye.
Later, she shared her experience on her social media pages, offering a heartfelt message of appreciation for the performance: “Congratulations and thank you to the English National Ballet and Sadler’s Wells for the wonderfully powerful, moving, and inspiring performance of Akram Khan’s *Giselle*—creativity at its best!” she wrote, signing off with a simple “C” to denote the personal nature of the message. This informal signature has become a touching gesture, allowing her followers a glimpse of the genuine connection she feels to the events she attends.
The future queen, known for her love of the arts—particularly ballet—selected this special performance as a way to ease back into public life. A royal insider revealed that the princess is taking deliberate steps to find joy during her recovery, and attending the ballet was part of that process. “Over the last few months, a key part of the princess’s recovery has been doing things that bring her joy, and the arts, including ballet, are a real passion for her,” the source shared.
This appearance closely follows another significant public outing: her first since announcing her completion of chemotherapy earlier this month. On Sunday, Princess Catherine was spotted alongside her husband, Prince William, as well as the King and Queen at Crathie Church near Balmoral in Scotland. Her attendance at both events has been seen as a positive sign of her recovery and a signal that she is slowly reintroducing herself to public life.
Princess Catherine's second appearance comes at a time when royal fans are eagerly awaiting her full return to public engagements. Just days before attending the ballet, she held a meeting to plan her annual Christmas Carol service, a much-anticipated event on the royal calendar. The service, which will be broadcast on ITV on Christmas Eve, is set to take place at Westminster Abbey, where Catherine is expected to host the event—a role she has embraced in recent years. Her involvement in planning this significant event has been seen as a sign that the princess is gradually resuming her royal responsibilities despite her recent health challenges.
Throughout this journey, Princess Catherine has maintained a remarkable sense of dedication to her work. She has been closely involved in planning the Carol service, meeting with her aides and members of her royal foundation to ensure that the event goes off without a hitch. The service will likely see her joined by her husband, Prince William, their children, and other senior members of the royal family, continuing a heartwarming tradition that has endeared her to the public.
Princess Catherine’s battle with cancer has been an emotional and deeply personal journey, one that she has bravely shared with the public. In her recent message, she expressed her optimism about the future: “I am looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.” The princess spoke movingly about how she and her family have come to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which many of us often take for granted—such as simply loving and being loved. These words resonated deeply with her supporters, many of whom have been following her health journey closely.
“Despite all that has gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation for life,” she said, giving her supporters a glimpse of her inner strength and determination. As Princess Catherine continues her recovery, there is hope that she will be able to participate in more public engagements in the coming months.
