Kate Middleton she made her first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer when she joined Prince William and their children on the annual Christmas walk in Sandringham.

The Princess of Wales spoke warmly to well-wishers who praised her resilience and welcomed her return to royal duties.

Kate Middleton has since opened up about her battle with cancer, revealing that she has completed chemotherapy.

Kate returned to the spotlight for the first time since her cancer diagnosis to walk alongside her husband William and their children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, during their annual Christmas walk to St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham.

The walk, which has become one of Kate's favorite royal traditions, also marked her return to royal duties as it was her first official interaction with the public.

It was a joyous moment for the princess as she personally interacted with her well-wishers, receiving hugs, handshakes and heartfelt Christmas wishes.

At one point, Kate was the only member of the royal family left on the walk. William and the children waited for her to finish communicating with the public before they could return to Sandringham for Christmas lunch.

One of the well-wishers who came to wish Kate a Merry Christmas in person was Louis Beauchamp, an English teacher from Paris.

I'm talking to People MagazineBeauchamp said he first met the Princess of Wales in 2023 when she and William visited the pub for a walk.

"I had an unforgettable interaction with Catherine," he said. "She told me she was trying to get her children to speak more French and urged me to continue working hard with my students."

He continued: "Unfortunately, when she announced she had cancer, I knew we wouldn't be seeing her in public for a long time."

"Sandringham was the best opportunity for me. So I booked the trip and went there to show that I'm still there to support her and always will be," he added.

Beauchamp, who said Kate's work from her early years inspired him, praised her for the "positive influence she has had" on his "life over the years" as he presented her with a scarf he had made for her in Morocco.

Another well-wisher who came to support Kate was 73-year-old Karen Maclean, who has been battling cancer for more than 20 years.

I'm talking to Sky Newsshe reflected on her conversation with Kate, stating, "We just talked a little bit about cancer."

She also said Kate gave her a hug, which she described as a "privilege", after learning Maclean had traveled from North Lincolnshire to see her.

Maclean's sent a heartfelt message to both Kate and King Charles as they pointed out that both senior royals appeared "really very well, considering what they're going through".

Body language expert Judi James revealed that William put a bright smile on Kate's face during the walk.

Walking past a crowd of well-wishers holding flowers, Kate reportedly showed a fleeting "unsmiling expression" that hinted at possible "fatigue or a moment of concern" when she and William were briefly separated.

However, in a touching exchange, William's look towards his wife seemed to offer instant comfort.

The shared gaze changed her demeanor, prompting what was described as a "flaming smile."

James said Daily Mail"She looked over to William as well, and they exchanged a look that came with a 'flaming smile', meaning her expression responded to his smile with an immediate and wide smile of her own."

James added that this brief but significant interaction symbolized the strong bond between the royal couple and was "perhaps the biggest sign of body language in the current relationship".

She added: "His strongest support here then came from a distance, but it was still a strong sign of the bond between them, and with a smile in place, Kate came out to greet fans who looked genuinely happy and touched."