'Brave and Resilient': Kate Middleton Opens Up in Heartfelt Conversation During First Royal Engagement After Completing Chemo

Kate, Princess of Wales, 42, visited the Southport Community Center on Thursday, October 10, with her husband, Prince William, 42, in what was her first royal engagement since completing chemotherapy.

Her Royal Highness spoke with first responders who assisted victims of a deadly knife attack that targeted children in Southport, England, on July 29, and got candid and "emotional," which reminded some of Princess Diana's public displays of empathy.

"It was one of the most emotional and candid conversations I’ve ever listened to on a royal visit," royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills shared. "[Kate] was engaged and visibly moved by what she was hearing from the first responders as they bravely shared their experiences. With William alongside her, you could see that they had both wanted to travel to Southport to show the community that they hadn’t been forgotten."

She further added, "This was a big moment for Kate in her recovery journey, but a visit she wouldn’t have missed," Mills added. "There was no sign of the personal challenges she has faced this year."

"The Princess of Wales broke off and came back into the building to give a hug to the people who responded, because she could see the emotion in them and could see it was different for them to relay their feelings," Chief Fire Officer for Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Phil Garrigan stated. "I think that shows a really caring side and is very, very touching for them."

The future queen's emotional display also led body language analyst Judi James to share, "Kate's visit involved some familiar body language behaviors, both her own and as a couple with William."

Fans are eagerly awaiting the princess's reemergence into the spotlight, as her tiara moments have always been a highlight of state events. Her presence, alongside William, is likely to be a moment of both celebration and admiration, as the princess not only returns to royal duties but does so with the same poise and strength that has defined her throughout the years.

In her emotional video in which she announced the end of chemotherapy, HRH said, "As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family," she said. "Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown."

"The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you," the next Queen consort continued. "With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything."

Us Weekly reported on Kate's visit.