Kate Middleton's engagement ring was off during a surprise outing with her husband, Prince William, but there's a likely reason her dazzling bling was nowhere to be seen on the couple’s first joint engagement of 2026.

The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance the day before her birthday by joining the Prince of Wales on a visit to show support for NHS staff in London. Catherine accompanied Prince William, who was originally due to attend solo, at Charing Cross Hospital on Thursday for their first public engagement of 2026.

Kate Middleton was left absolutely devastated by a blunt break-up phone call from Prince William in 2007, a moment that nearly shifted the future of the monarchy.

One day ahead of her 44th birthday, Kate Middleton made a surprise appearance alongside her husband Prince William on January 8. The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Charing Cross Hospital in West London to speak to medical staff and volunteers.

A video of Prince William with two of his and Kate Middleton’s children has prompted royal fans to speculate that the couple may have separated behind closed doors. The royals, who met as teenagers while studying at St.

Kate Middleton was left reeling early in her relationship with Prince William after a last-minute New Year's Eve change of plan that exposed the pressures of dating a future king and, according to a royal author, brought her close to tears.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's marriage reportedly emerges stronger after her cancer battle, with royal experts noting their renewed closeness and unity.