On July 2, Kate Middleton visited Colchester Hospital in Essex in a surprise appearance—her first after unexpectedly pulling out of Royal Ascot on June 18. The Princess of Wales’s “emotional” comments about life during and after cancer treatment were “incredibly refreshing,” according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond.

Kate Middleton's First Event Since Skipping Royal Ascot Has Fans Saying the Same Thing originally appeared on Parade. Kate Middleton made her first public appearance since abruptly canceling her Royal Ascot participation—and royal fans are saying the same thing.

Kate Middleton made her first public appearance since missing Royal Ascot, planting a rose named in her honor at a hospital garden, where she opened up about her cancer journey.