CARING Prince William has been spotted putting his arm around wife Kate as the royal pair arrived for the annual Festival of Remembrance.

The beaming Princess of Wales, 42, was seen entering the Royal Albert Hall in one of her first major events since finishing chemotherapy – with Wills supporting her every step of the way.

Prince William was seen with his arm around his wife Kate’s backCredit: X

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Kate returned the favour as she held onto WillsCredit: X

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The Prince and Princess of Wales seen applauding inside the venueCredit: Reuters

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A beaming Kate wore a stylish black outfit, matching bag and pearl earrings and necklaceCredit: Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace
Heartfelt footage shows the pair arriving at the event as they climb out of a black car and speak to a group of people at the entrance to the iconic London venue.

The beloved duo are then seen standing next to each other as a brave Kate wraps her hand around Wills.

The comforting move prompts the Prince to look back at Kate as he flashes her a smile.

Moments later Wills returns the favour as he holds onto Kate and ushers her into the venue.

Kate was wearing an all black blazer and dress combo with Wills arriving in a navy suit as both had a poppy on to mark the occasion.

Princess Kate held a stylish black clutch bag – believed to be Chanel – as she walked through the grand building in tall matching heels.

She was also sporting the late Diana’s Collingwood Pearl Earrings, a matching necklace and a poppy pin appeared to be RAF-themed.

The cheery couple were shortly followed by King Charles, 76, who was at the event without Queen Camilla who is unwell with a chest infection.

The waiting crowd inside stood and applauded as Charles entered to a royal fanfare by state trumpeters.

The Prince and Princess of Wales took their seats next to each other as the King shortly followed.

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Also in attendance at the service was Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria as well as Princess Anne.

The Princess of Wales will also appear at the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph tomorrow.

It marks a significant step in the brave princess’ return to public duties after she stepped back for eight months following treatment on an undisclosed form of cancer.

In a video released in September, Kate said she had finished her chemotherapy treatment.

She also spoke of how she was “looking forward to being back at work” and taking part in “a few more” engagements in the coming months.

But Kate said her focus remained “doing what I can to stay cancer free”.

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Kate, Wills, Charles and Anne could all be seen next to each other at the Remembrance eventCredit: AFP

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Kate makes her way up the stairs to take her seatCredit: Reuters

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William and Kate arrived at the ceremony togetherCredit: AP
Tonight is Kate’s first appearance since she made a surprise trip to meet families of the Southport knife attack victims last month.

At the start of October, she was also pictured hugging an aspiring teenage photographer with a rare and aggressive form of cancer – after inviting her to take photos at Windsor Castle.

Liz Hatton, 16, from Harrogate, and her family privately met with Kate and WIlliam after the Investiture ceremony.

The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance is staged annually on the Saturday evening of Remembrance weekend.

It honours sacrifices made by the British and Commonwealth armed forces community and includes musical performances and personal testimonies.

This year’s festival will showcase the contribution of the World War Two generation 80 years on from the D-Day landings.

It also commemorates 25 years since Nato peacekeeping forces were deployed in Kosovo as well as 10 years since the withdrawal of British troops from Afghanistan.

Timeline of Kate’s health battle & recovery

JAN 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery

JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent abdominal surgery

JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside

JAN 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week

JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital

FEB 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to ‘personal matter’, sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health

MAR 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate

Mar 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo

Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William

Mar 16: Royal fans spot the Princess at farm shop near Windsor

Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport

Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior

Mar 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis

April 29: Kate and William mark 13th anniversary releasing unseen wedding photos

June 8: Kate does not attend Colonel’s Review but pens letter to Irish Guards revealing: “I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon”

June 15: Kate attends Trooping the Colour alongside her family

July 14: Kate attends the Wimbledon Men’s Final with Princess Charlotte

August 11: Kate and William release video congratulating Team GB after the Paris Olympics

August 25: Kate is seen heading to church

September 9: Kate shares moving video revealing she has finished chemotherapy

October 15: Kate shares hand written note during Baby Loss Awareness Week

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King Charles was also seen arrivingCredit: PA

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Princess Anne wore a fancy poppy as she marked the occasionCredit: Getty