The return of Kate Middleton, who has spent over a year and a half away from the spotlight while battling cancer, has been gradual.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, joined her husband Prince William, King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Tuesday as they kicked off France's state visit to the U.K. The royals gathered at RAF Northolt in Windsor, England, to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, at the start of their state visit.

Every detail in Kate’s red gown pays tribute to royal tradition and French styleNEED TO KNOWKate Middleton’s banquet outfit was filled with meaningful details and subtle nodsHer choice of designer and accessories hinted at connections to both royal tradition and French cultureHer look marks the first time she’s worn a tiara since 2023,