Princess Kate and Prince William resume public appearances post-summer break

Following the summer hiatus and the return of their kids to school, Princess Kate and Prince William are making their public appearances once again.  During the roughly seven-week vacation, the pair prioritized family time, which included activities like going to church at Balmoral and sharing a heartfelt message in honor of VJ Day. 

Princess Kate is now anticipated to return to her royal duties with a newfound sense of purpose, accompanying her husband to a significant public gathering in London that highlights their shared dedication to youth involvement and environmental outreach. This shift from private retreat to front-and-centre duty marks a moment of renewed institutional presence for the couple.

Princess Kate and Prince William return to official duties with a visit to London’s Natural History Museum

On September 4, 2025, Princess Kate and Prince William will make their first formal public appearance since Wimbledon in mid-July by visiting the newly transformed gardens at London’s Natural History Museum, an institution of which the princess is patron. This appearance comes after their children begin their new school year on September 3.

At the museum, the couple will tour the renovated gardens and connect with children and young people engaged in programmes that foster urban biodiversity and environmental awareness. This engagement highlights the pair’s ongoing advocacy: Prince William, through his Earthshot Prize initiative, and Princess Kate, for her nature-focused campaigns and the popular “Mother Nature” video series.

This re-emergence marks the resumption of public appearances for Princess Kate after a deliberate and careful summer break. While their official duties paused, the couple maintained a degree of visibility most notably through a social media tribute for VJ Day on August 15, in which they reflected on service, resilience, and remembrance, signed simply as “W & C”. Informal family moments also emerged such as their church outing on August 24 near Balmoral, where Kate debuted a subtly blonder hairstyle while the family traveled together.

Their last fully official engagement prior to this was the men’s singles final at Wimbledon in mid-July, which the couple attended with two of their children. The gap between Wimbledon and the Natural History Museum visit represents a pause of nearly seven weeks in formal public appearances.