Kate Middleton Attends First 'Surprise' Outing Since Latest Health Update

Kate Middleton made a surprise return to royal duties on Thursday (October 10), extending a compassionate hand to families affected by the Southport stabbings that occurred in July.

According to People , the Prince and Princess of Wales visited the town to "show support for the community" following the brutal attack where three children were killed during a dance class.

Prince William was initially expected to attend the event alone, but Middleton was a much welcomed, surprise addition following her announcement that she had officially completed chemotherapy treatments on September 9th.

A source recently told People that the Princess of Wales would return to a "light schedule of public engagements in the final months of the year," following the attendance of a few events this summer including her favorite, the Wimbledon men's singles final in July. The beloved royal, mother to Prince George , 11, Princess Charlotte , 9, and Prince Louis , 6, announced her battle with cancer in March , two months after undergoing abdominal surgery in London.

It was not made clear whether the chemotherapy treatments were successful in dispelling the disease as Middleton prepares for a few upcoming calendar events including her highly-anticipated, annual carol concert at Westminster Abbey in December.

For more information on the Princess of Wales' heath read: Royal Family Member Reveals New Information About Kate Middleton's Health .