Kate Middleton & Jessie J Share Emotional Cancer Bond in London

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, and acclaimed pop singer Jessie J shared a deeply moving and relatable moment, connecting over their respective cancer journeys, at the prestigious Royal Variety Performance in London, England.

The poignant exchange occurred on the evening of Wednesday, November 19, at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. The 43-year-old Princess embraced the 37-year-old "Price Tag" powerhouse, a gesture Jessie J later confirmed was specifically prompted by their shared medical experiences.

“Mum to mum, who has just recently gone through cancer, I just wanted to give her a hug,” Jessie J explained, as reported by The Independent. She added that they both acknowledged the immense difficulty of navigating such a serious health crisis, particularly while living under the intense scrutiny of the public eye.

The Royal Variety Performance was especially significant for Prince William and Princess Kate, as it marked their first red carpet appearance in two years. The Princess had previously scaled back her royal duties in 2024 while undergoing cancer treatment.

For the glamorous London event, the royal couple dressed to impress. Kate Middleton looked stunning in a dark green velvet gown by designer Talbot Runhof, while Prince William complemented her look, sporting a dashing black velvet tuxedo.

Jessie J, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, has been open about her diagnosis, choosing to "be open and share it" with her fans. She revealed in June that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and subsequently shared details on social media about the mastectomy she underwent.

The singer later shared news that she was preparing for a second operation, which necessitated postponing her autumn tour, though that procedure was later put on hold.

The Princess of Wales also reached a significant milestone this week by delivering her first speech since publicly revealing her cancer diagnosis back in March 2024. During the address, Kate referenced her treatment, thanking those who had supported her, “particularly over the last couple of years.”

The news of her health was first shared in a moving, personal video message on March 22. This announcement followed weeks of speculation concerning Kate’s health after she underwent "planned abdominal surgery" in London in January.

"In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous," she said in the video, explaining that subsequent tests after the surgery confirmed that cancer had, in fact, been present. She then began a course of preventative chemotherapy.

By June 2024, the Princess of Wales was seen in public for the first time since her diagnosis in a new photograph taken near her home. A personal letter accompanying the photo expressed her gratitude for the support, which "really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.”

In September 2024, Kate Middleton officially announced that she had completed chemotherapy.