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Following a period of gradual return to royal duties, it seems we’re in for a major moment with the Princess of Wales.

Buckingham Palace has officially announced that Catherine will make a significant appearance next week alongside her husband, Prince William, during a state visit from His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jear bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

This visit, on behalf of King Charles, will see the Princess joining the royal family for various official events and a ceremonial welcome.

The Princess of Wales will accompany her husband, King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the royal guests to the Horse Guards Parade, where the Amir and Sheikha will receive a formal greeting. From there, the royal party will proceed to the Royal Pavilion before making their way through the Mall in a carriage procession toward Buckingham Palace.

It’s been a remarkable 13 years since Catherine married Prince William in 2011, and during that time, she has worn a variety of tiaras at official functions. Over the years, she has donned four distinct tiaras, but one has clearly emerged as her go-to piece. The first and only time Catherine wore the iconic Cartier Halo Tiara was on her wedding day, April 29th, 2011, a day she’ll remember forever. The tiara, on loan from Queen Elizabeth herself, was the perfect complement to her wedding gown as she walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey.

After her wedding, it took another year and a half before the Duchess of Cambridge debuted her second tiara, the Lotus Flower Tiara, at a diplomatic reception in 2013. Then, in 2015, she began wearing the Lovers Knot Tiara, a piece she has worn on eight occasions, often during state banquets and diplomatic receptions at Buckingham Palace. The final tiara she wore, and the one she has only donned once, was the Strathmore Rose Tiara in 2023, during a state visit from South Korea, paired with a white Jenny Packham gown with gold embellishments.

However, while Catherine’s gradual return is clearly taking shape, it’s evident that she is carefully choosing the moments that work best for her and her health. The couple had been scheduled to take part in an official tour of Italy earlier this year, but those plans have been adjusted, with reports suggesting that King Charles and Queen Camilla will now take on the trip. This is indicative of Catherine’s decision to balance her royal commitments while ensuring her health remains a priority.

Despite the adjustments to her schedule, it’s clear that the Princess of Wales remains an essential figure in the royal family, both symbolically and practically. As a future Queen consort, her presence at major events is invaluable. However, as she resumes her duties, there is a sense that Catherine is still carefully navigating her return, mindful of her personal well-being.

As the upcoming state visit unfolds, it’s expected that Catherine will take part in some events, but it’s also understood that she may not attend the state banquet traditionally held at the end of such visits. This is in line with her previous absence during the state visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan, where she could not attend due to her cancer treatment.