Kate Middleton and Prince William Reveal What They're 'Looking Forward to' in Personal Message After Latest Outing

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate Middleton and Prince William at a SportsAid event in October 2023.Photo:Chris Jackson/Getty

Chris Jackson/Getty

Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamare continuing their support for U.K. athletes.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 42, have shouted out their backing for Team Great Britain at the Paralympics, which kicks off in Paris on Aug. 28.

In a message shared on their social media pages, the couple said, “Looking forward to another few weeks of incredible sport! Wishing the very best of luck to our @ParalympicsGB athletes and those competing at #Paris2024.” The message was signed with their first initials, “W & C,” indicating that the note came personally from the royals.

Prince William and Princess Kate’s message comes shortly after the 2024Paris Olympicswrapped, and theyappeared in a video clipalongside famous faces likeSnoop Doggto express their praise of British athletes.

“From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB!” the Princess of Wales, in a rare appearance amid her cancer treatment, said in the clip.

“Well done on all you’ve achieved. You’ve been an inspiration to us all,” added the Prince of Wales, who was sporting a new look in the footage: asummer vacation beard!

The Prince and Princess of Wales are avid sports fans and involved in many causes related to athletics. Kate is a patron of SportsAid, which helps emerging athletes, many of whom have taken part in the Paris games, make their journey to the top.

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Princess Kate and Prince William at a SportsAid event in Oct. 2023.SUZANNE PLUNKETT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

SUZANNE PLUNKETT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

It was a rare public outing for Kate, who revealed her cancer diagnosis in March saying that she wasundergoing chemotherapy. At the time, she requested “time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment.”

source: people.com