Princess Kate has surprised everyone with a public appearance alongside Prince William, just a month after revealing she finished her chemotherapy.

The Duke and Duchess of Wales were in Southport, England, on Thursday, where they met with emergency service members and the families affected by a tragic mass stabbing at a dance class themed around Taylor Swift. The incident resulted in the deaths of three girls in July, with a 17-year-old suspect facing murder charges.

“We continue to stand with everyone in Southport,” William and Kate shared on social media after their visit. “Connecting with the community today has reinforced the significance of supporting each other in times of tragic events. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.”

This marked William and Kate’s first joint public event since Kate released a video on September 9, revealing her completion of chemotherapy. In March, Princess Kate disclosed her cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment plan. In her September update, she expressed her dedication to “staying cancer-free,” acknowledging that her journey toward complete healing remains “long.”

“I need to take each day as it comes,” she remarked. “However, I am eager to return to work and take on more public roles in the upcoming months when possible. Despite everything I’ve faced, I approach this new phase of recovery with a fresh sense of hope and gratitude for life.”

King Charles III visited Southport earlier in August to meet with stabbing victims and local emergency representatives.

About two weeks after Kate’s announcement regarding the end of her chemotherapy, she was seen attending a church service in Scotland with Prince William, King Charles III, and Queen Camilla last month.

This year, Kate has made a few public appearances while handling her cancer treatment, including an appearance at Wimbledon in July, where she was joined by her daughter, Princess Charlotte, and received a warm standing ovation.