Princess Kate and Prince William share sweet message ahead of Paralympics opening ceremony

PRINCESS Kate and Prince William have shared a heartfelt message ahead of the Paralympics’ opening ceremony.

The Paralympics is set to kick off later today in Paris, with team GB aiming to better their impressive 124 medal tally from Tokoyo.

The Prince and Princess of Wales posted their good luck message on social media.

The Royals wrote: “Looking forward to another few weeks of incredible sport.

“Wishing the very best of luck to our ParalympicsGB athletes and all those competing at Paris 2024. W & C.”

Lucy Shuker, a wheelchair tennis player, and wheelchair basketball athlete Terry Bywater will lead the GB competitors as flag bearers at the glittering event.

Princess Kate previously appeared in a video to congratulate the GB team ahead of the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony.

In the video, understood to be filmed at Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Castle estate, Kate said: “From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB.”

William, wearing a Team GB shirt and sporting a beard, added: “Well done with all you’ve achieved. You’ve been an inspiration to us all.”

At the last games, GB’s Paralympic athletes scooped up a whopping 41 golds, 38 silvers and 44 bronze medals in Tokoyo.

The Paralympics GB team, who finished second in Tokoyo, aim to secure the top spot at this year’s games.

Before wishing the Paralympians the “best of luck”, Princess Kate had been spotted attending a church service with Prince William and Prince George.

It was her first public appearance in over a month as she stepped out with her family for the Sunday service at Crathie Church, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

She beamed in the front passenger seat next to Wills, who also grinned behind the wheel of their Range Rover Defender.

Kate donned a light brown outfit paired with a pheasant feather hat, while William opted for a sophisticated navy suit.

The couple appeared relaxed as they joined fellow members of the Royal Family for the service.

King Charles and Queen Camilla were also snapped smiling together in their car.

The monarch sported a traditional Scottish kilt, as Camila showcased some red and green tartan to match.

Prince Edward was photographed too, driving Tim Lawrence, James Wessex and Sophie Wessex to the venue.

It comes after Kate announced her cancer diagnosis via a video message in March and has since remained largely out of the public arena amid treatment.

In a personal statement, Kate said: “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last
couple of months.

“It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.

“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days.”

The royal has attended two public events since revealing her health battles.

She glowed at Trooping the Colour in June as royal fans erupted into cheers upon her arrival.

And, the Princess was met with a standing ovation at the Wimbledon men’s final the following month.

Meanwhile, the family have just returned from their summer getaway in Balmoral.

It was confirmed Kate would be attending the annual trip, and it would have been her longest journey away since her cancer diagnosis.

Following her recent appearances, a royal expert claimed the Princess could “pull on her reserves” return to work as early as next month.

Esteemed royal author Phil Dampier suggested the Princess of Wales‘ Balmoral trip could mean royal fans see her back in the public eye by autumn.

Mr Dampier said: “It’s very good sign that we’ve seen Kate twice in recent weeks, first of all at Trooping the Colour and then at Wimbledon so clearly she’s a lot better.

“It indicates that she is clearly on the mend, and hopefully she’ll be back in action in a month or so, in the autumn.

“You know we can expect to see her start to gradually, slowly do some public engagements, but, as I said earlier, it will totally depend on the medical advice.

“I think Kate has got a sort of inner core of steel. She’s quite a sort of steely character, and I think she’s a bit reminds me a little bit of late, Prince Philip,” continued the expert.

“I think she’s got a sort of inner strength and I think she’s very much pulled on those reserves and I think that of the two she’s probably the stronger character, even though she’s the one who’s got the got the illness, in many ways she will be the stronger of the two in getting through it, and mainly, of course, she wants to be strong for her children.”