Kate Middleton and Prince William Announce Big News as She Visits the Hospital Where She Had Cancer Treatment

Princess Kate at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Jan. 14, 2025.Photo:Chris Jackson/Getty Chris Jackson/Getty Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamhave made a poignant joint decision. The Prince and Princess of Wales are pairing up to serve as patrons of the hospital where Kate, 43, received cancer treatment for much of 2024. Kensington Palace announced Tues., Jan. 14, that Kate and William have become joint patrons of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Skipping the 2025 BAFTAs for a Family Vacation in the Caribbean

Prince William and Princess Kate attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 at The Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 19, 2023 in London.Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamare sitting out of the 2025British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). The royal couple will not be attending the annual awards ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, Feb. 16, as they are on vacation on the private island of Mustique in the Caribbean, according to a report fromThe Mail on Sunday.

Kate Middleton and Prince William Pay Tribute to 'Brave' Teen Cancer Patient Liz Hatton After Her Death at 17

(L-R) Kate Middleton, Liz Hatton and Prince William at Windsor Castle on Oct. 2, 2024.Photo:Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamare paying tribute to teen cancer patient Liz Hatton following herdeath at the age of 17on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Prince and Princess of Wales met Hatton and her family at Windsor Castle on Oct. 2 as the royal couple helped the young photographerfulfill a “bucket list” dream.

Kate Middleton and Prince William Share Poignant Christmas Card with George, Charlotte and Louis After 'Hardest' Year

Prince Louis, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and Prince George in a video issued on Sept. 9, 2024.Photo:Will Warr Will Warr Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamhave unveiled their Christmas wishes after a year unlike any other for their family. “Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year,” read a message in the card, which was shared in a video to the couple’s social channels. The card was placed on a table in the quick clip, with a twinkling tree behind and faux snow falling before it.

Kate Middleton and Prince William Will Not Attend King Charles' Christmas Lunch — Here's Why

King Charlesis kicking off the Christmas celebrations at his annual pre-Christmas Palace lunch, but not everyone will be in attendance. PEOPLE understands thatKate Middleton,Prince Williamand their three children,Prince George, 11,Princess Charlotte, 9, andPrince Louis, 6, will not be present at this year’s festivities. The Prince and Princess of Wales were never expected to attend the lunch at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, Dec. 19. The couple and their children are already in Norfolk, England, more than 100 miles away from London, ahead of the royal family’s private Christmas celebrations at the Sandringham Estate.