LONDON — Kate Middleton made her first public appearance Saturday night since announcing her engagement to Prince William, joining him at a charity fundraising event in Norfolk.
It marked a transition for Middleton as she made the first of what are expected to be many public appearances for a variety of good causes.
Middleton, 28, is not officially part of the royal family until her marriage April 29, but this week she joined Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the family’s inner circle at a pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, signaling her new status.
Middleton and William received some applause Saturday night as they walked past well-wishers into the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, where he was the guest of honor.
Money raised from the show will be used to help pay for construction of a special cancer unit at a hospital in Cambridge. The Associated Press
