Kate Middleton Seen Looking 'Happy and Healthy' on Visit to Farm Shop with Prince William: Report

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate Middletonhas been seen out and about near her home in Windsor.

The royal couple also reportedly spent Sunday morning watching their three children —Prince George, 10,Princess Charlotte, 8, andPrince Louis, 5 — take part in sporting activities, according toThe Sun.

The children did not join their parents at the farm shop, however, the outlet added.

“Kate was out shopping with William and she looked happy and she looked well,” an onlooker told the publication.

Kate Middleton.Zak Hussein/SplashNews

Zak Hussein/SplashNews

Kensington Palace and the Windsor Farm Shop both told PEOPLE they had no comment.

The outing is the first time Kate has reportedly been spotted visiting a public place since she hadabdominal surgery on Jan. 16.

On March 4, the royal wasseen in a car with her mom,Carole Middleton, while the following week she and William, 41, werephotographed driving from Windsor Castlein the backseat of a car.

PEOPLE understands that Princess Kate was heading to a private appointment when she and Wiliam were photographed.

Prince William and Kate Middleton after King Charles' coronation in 2023.ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty

ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty

“Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused,” Kate’s message on social media read.

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales smile as they arrive for their visit to SportsAid at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre to mark World Mental Health Day on October 12, 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty

Chris Jackson/Getty

“I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day,” she added, signing the note with a “C” for Catherine.

Photo experts and royal watchers later discoveredat least 16 editing mistakesthat proved the image was photoshopped.

Kensington Palace revealed Kate’s surgery in a statement shared on Jan. 17.

“The surgery was successful, and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery,” the statement read. “Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.”

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“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private,” the statement continued. “Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share.”

According to a new report over the weekend, Princess Katemay speak out about her surgery and recoverywhen she returns to public duty.

“They are at their most open when out interacting with members of the public and I can see a world in which the princess might discuss her recovery out on engagements,” a royal source toldThe Sunday Times, “If she was going to do it, that’s how she would do it.”

source: people.com