

It was a royal surprise that no one saw coming.
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, made an unannounced appearance at Buckingham Palace’s latest garden party-her first in two years-sparking excitement and curiosity in equal measure. Currently in remission from cancer, Kate’s quiet return to public life has been gradual. But this outing, full of sunshine, smiles, and subtle symbolism, marked a meaningful moment for both the Princess and royal watchers.
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Kate stepped onto the palace lawn wearing a familiar butter yellow Emilia Wickstead dress paired with a floral Philip Treacy hat. Elegant, understated, and full of thought-the look was more than just stylish. The hat in particular caught the attention of royal fans because it’s the exact same one she wore to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018.
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The timing of the hat’s reappearance added extra intrigue. Just days earlier, Harry and Meghan had celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary, which Meghan marked by sharing personal family photos on Instagram. Was Kate’s outfit a quiet nod to her estranged in-laws? Some royal observers think so.
The hat wasn’t the only piece from the past. Kate also recycled her dress from the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee service in 2022 and wore her Robinson Pelham diamond earrings-first seen on her own wedding day in 2011.
During the event, the Princess joined Prince William in greeting guests from organizations they champion, including Action for Children and Ty Hafan hospice. Among the most moving moments was their meeting with the family of Liz Hatton, a 17-year-old aspiring photographer who died of cancer last year after a special encounter with Kate.
Also present were William’s cousins, Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall, as well as Tony Hudgell, a young double amputee and fundraiser, whom Kate invited after he missed last year’s event due to traffic.
The sunlit afternoon brought together more than 7,000 guests, creating a celebratory backdrop for what felt like a hopeful new chapter in Kate’s recovery and public life.
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