Kate's Return to Form

A month after announcing she's cancer-free, Princess Kate has resumed her official duties. Insiders reveal how the royal's feeling behind the scenes and the big changes she's making moving forward

- JAIME HARKIN

Princess Kate made an unexpected but very welcome return to public duties alongside her husband, Prince William, on Oct. 10, when the couple visited the town of Southport to show support following the July 29 attack on three children. As they made their way to the local community center, the pair looked more in sync than ever, with Kate dressed in an Alexander McQueen coat and a Whistles polka-dot dress and William in a matching burgundy sweater and tie under his blazer.

"It was a reminder of what a powerful tag team they are," says royal expert and The King: The Life of Charles III author Christopher Andersen, noting that William looked "deeply grateful to have his favorite person by his side." A month prior, Kate, 42, released a personal video message revealing she had completed her chemotherapy treatment and was looking forward to getting back to work. True to her word, she held a meeting at Windsor Castle with a 16-year-old cancer patient on Oct. 2 and has added a few events including her annual Christmas Carol Service to her calendar.