She was out with her family to greet fans ❤️

Princess Kate’s ‘moment of concern’ during Christmas Day walkabout as Prince William supports her.

The festive walkabout followed a challenging year for the princess, who revealed her cancer diagnosis in March 2024.

Kate underwent major abdominal surgery in January, before cancer was found following tests. She then underwent a preventative course of chemotherapy.

In September, she announced the end of her treatment. Despite these personal challenges, the princess has began a gradual return to public life.

As Kate greeted well-wishers lining the Sandringham estate, a brief “unsmiling expression” crossed her face – a fleeting moment that body language expert Judi James described as “tiredness or a moment of concern”.

The moment occurred while Prince William was briefly separated from her, as he was engaged in conversation with clergy members.

Her expression responded to his grin with an instant and wide smile of her own.

However, a simple exchange of glances between the couple transformed the atmosphere.

She looked across at William, and they exchanged a glance that came with an “ignited smile”. Judi explained to the Daily Mail: “Her expression responded to his grin with an instant and wide smile of her own.”

This subtle interaction demonstrated the strength of their relationship.

“His strongest moment of support here came at a distance,” Judi added. “But it was a powerful tie-sign between them nevertheless and with that response smile in place, Kate went out to greet the fans looking genuinely happy and touched.”