{"id":1996583,"date":"2025-09-04T11:08:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1996583"},"modified":"2025-09-04T11:08:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:08:21","slug":"kate-middleton-and-prince-william-make-first-joint-return-to-royal-duties-after-summer-break-and-get-caught-in-the-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-make-first-joint-return-to-royal-duties-after-summer-break-and-get-caught-in-the-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton and Prince William Make First Joint Return to Royal Duties After Summer Break \u2014 and Get Caught in the Rain!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kate Middleton and Prince William made their joint return to royal work after the summer break, stepping out at the Natural History Museum in London<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Prince and Princess of Wales met with schoolchildren and learned about the museum&#8217;s gardens providing a chance to monitor wildlife in an urban environment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The visit came one day after their three children returned to the classroom at Lambrook School<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/kate-middleton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kate Middleton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Kate Middleton<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/prince-william\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince William;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Prince William<\/a> are back to work after the summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 43, made their joint return to royal duties on Thursday, Sept. 4, after stepping away from the public eye for about seven weeks. During their first outing, to the Natural History Museum in London to see the newly transformed gardens, the couple still had a summer glow with tans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The appearance also gave a closer look at Kate&#8217;s hair. After catching a glimpse of what appeared to be her <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kate-middleton-debuts-blonde-hair-rare-summer-sighting-balmoral-church-outing-11796668\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:blondest hair ever;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">blondest hair ever<\/a> during a summer outing, it was confirmed that she was still sporting summer highlights and let her locks grow down to nearly her waist.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Andrew Parsons \/ Kensington Palace<\/p>\n<p> Kate Middleton and Prince William visit London&#8217;s Natural History Museum on Sept. 4, 2025<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For the outing, Princess Kate sported a blazer over a white button-down shirt with black slacks and loafers for the outing, accessorizing with a necklace featuring the initials of her three children: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/prince-george\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince George;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Prince George<\/a>,\u00a012, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/princess-charlotte\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Princess Charlotte;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Princess Charlotte<\/a>, 10, and\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/prince-louis\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince Louis;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Prince Louis<\/a>, 7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Princess Kate and Prince William learned how the gardens serve as a living laboratory, where visitors and scientists can view wildlife in an urban environment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Victoria Jones\/Shutterstock Kate Middleton and Prince William visit London's Natural History Museum gardens on Sept. 4, 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1rAyyh6EgjIUrm._JRyvtA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/28125ee721e408d10a6a3077f6f3a0c8\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Victoria Jones\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p> Kate Middleton and Prince William visit London&#8217;s Natural History Museum gardens on Sept. 4, 2025<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In addition to learning about the gardens, the royal couple joined schoolchildren using the space as an outdoor classroom. Students from Lewisham participated in a pond dipping session, and they also met children from Manchester who created new habitats on their school grounds through the National Education Nature Park program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, the group had to bring out the umbrellas when they got caught in rain! Princess Kate, Prince William and the students were seen huddling together to hide from the downpour.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Andrew Parsons \/ Kensington Palace Kate Middleton and Prince William visit London's Natural History Museum on Sept. 4, 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/__COVxngC.rZYWbptuOjzg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/b7b7653f31b59ff2d266433ac55ecf38\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Andrew Parsons \/ Kensington Palace<\/p>\n<p> Kate Middleton and Prince William visit London&#8217;s Natural History Museum on Sept. 4, 2025<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The engagement was likely especially of interest to Kate, who is the royal patron of the Natural History Museum and previously learned about the early stages of development for the Urban Nature Project during a 2021 visit. She has also spoken openly about her <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kate-middleton-surprise-new-video-finding-peace-nature-11714548\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:passion for the outdoors;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">passion for the outdoors<\/a>, especially amid her recent <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kate-middleton-abdominal-surgery-cancer-treatment-timeline-8432059\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Can&#8217;t get enough of PEOPLE&#8217;s Royals coverage?\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-royals-newsletter-sign-up-8692768\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sign up for our free Royals newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sign up for our free Royals newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Prince William and Princess Kate&#8217;s museum visit took place one day after their three children <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-start-school-year-before-big-changes-11801551\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:returned to the classroom;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">returned to the classroom<\/a> for another year at Lambrook School. Over the past two months, the family has remained largely out of the public eye while they spent the summer together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Their summer break <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kate-middleton-prince-william-joined-by-3-children-for-summer-church-trip-photos-11796505'\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:included a visit to Balmoral Castle in Scotland;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">included a visit to Balmoral Castle in Scotland<\/a>, where the royal family traditionally retreats in August. The Prince and Princess of Wales were photographed with their children heading to church at Crathie Kirk on Aug. 24, with William behind the steering wheel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kate-middleton-prince-william-first-royal-outing-after-summer-break-natural-history-museum-london-rain-11802527\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source uk.news.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW Kate Middleton and Prince William made their joint return to royal work after the summer break, stepping out at the Natural History Museum in London The Prince and Princess of Wales met with schoolchildren and learned about the museum&#8217;s gardens providing a chance to monitor wildlife in an urban environment The visit [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1996584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[361927,23651,360520,23068],"class_list":["post-1996583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty","tag-andrew-parsons","tag-kate-middleton","tag-natural-history-museum","tag-prince-william"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kate-Middleton-and-Prince-William-Make-First-Joint-Return-to.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1996583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1996583"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1996583\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1996584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1996583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1996583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1996583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}