Kate Middleton Drops Jaws In Return To Royal Duties

A sharply dressed Kate Middleton stunned in a return to her royal duties on Thursday as she and Prince William visited a London museum to view progress on its restored garden.

Middleton, 43, is slowly inching back into public life after battling cancer for the past year. Thursday’s appearance was the clearest indication yet that her health has made a remarkable rebound since doctors declared her cancer in remission earlier this year.

Sporting a new dirty blonde hair color, the Princess of Wales cut a stylish figure in her Ralph Lauren blazer, white undershirt, and dark green tailored trousers. She wore a pretty penny around her neck in the form of an alphabet necklace by designer Daniella Draper featuring the names of her three children — George, Charlotte, and Louis — imprinted on the charms.

The couple’s visit to the Natural History Museum in London was the beginning of a self-styled “autumn term” for the Royal Family. There, they met with children and families taking part in learning programs. Prince William kept his hand affectionately around the back of Middleton as they arrived.

The princess appeared relaxed as she chatted and traded laughs with some of the young adults, at one point shepherding one beneath her umbrella as a light rain began to pour, much to the kids’ delight.

The museum’s impressive new garden features conservation and research biodiversity projects, monitored by a network of sensors, which provide researchers with insight into how the garden’s inhabitants are adapting to their new home.

After heading inside, the royal couple assisted some of the younger children in completing an animal puzzle.

The Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Movement is a cause that’s dear to both Royal Family members, who have emphasized the importance of the public’s connection to the natural world in their past events. One is Middleton’s “Mother Nature” series, which highlights humanity’s reliance on biodiversity around the globe, the Daily Mail reports.

Meanwhile, William’s Earthshot Prize seeks to reward researchers and entrepreneurs who deliver cutting-edge solutions to tackling some of the world’s biggest threats posed by climate change.

Middleton has spoken candidly about how she coped with her cancer diagnosis by striving to be closer to nature, as seen in her video earlier this year, recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month.

“Over the past year, nature has been my sanctuary,” she said.”

“The natural world’s capacity to inspire us, to nurture us, and help us heal and grow is boundless and has been understood for generations.

“It is through nature, that we can fully understand the true interconnectedness of all things, the importance of balance and the importance of renewal and resilience. Connecting to nature helps us to experience a deeper sense of ourselves, the world around us, and each other,” she added.