Princess Kate marks social media return in International Women’s Day Instagram post

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, arrives at the grounds of Wimbledon on day two of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)

Catherine, Princess of Wales has featured in a series of throwback photos to mark International Women’s Day.

The mum-of-three, 42, who is continuing her recovery from abdominal surgery she underwent in January, was featured in a series of Instagram Stories shared by her and her 41-year-old husband Prince William’s official account on Friday, March 8.

The first story said: “Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrating the impact of amazing women today and every day. Here are just a few of the brilliant women we’ve been inspired by over the past 12 months.”

Multiple pictures were also flashed up of inspiring women including Princess Catherine shaking hands with Sarah Goldson in June 2023 as they celebrated Sarah for directing the Wimbledon Ball Boy and Girl training since the 2012 championships.

The caption added: “The training helps develop life skills among young people, with 280 BBGs selected from local schools.”

Catherine was also pictured walking alongside the founder and CEO of Sebby’s Corner, Bianca Sakol.

The Prince and Princess of Wales make sweet International Women's Day post on Instagram. Photo / Instagram

The caption alongside that said Sebby’s Corner is a “shop-style baby bank which believes no child should go without the basic essentials they need to thrive”.

The royal couple also included a photo of Catherine with Dr Gubby Ayida, the CEO of Evelina London Children’s Charity, and another photo of her from October that featured Catherine and William with Professor Uzo Iwobi, the founder of Race Council Cymru, which works “to promote race, equality, art, heritage and cultural activities for minority ethnic communities across Wales”.

Catherine has not been seen in public since she was hospitalised in January for surgery – and her uncle Gary Goldsmith, 58, has now spoken about her condition while he competes on ITV’s Celebrity Big Brother.

He said while he couldn’t talk about her condition due to a “code of etiquette”, Catherine was getting “the best care in the world” while recovering from her operation.

Kensington Palace announced on January 17 that the royal had undergone a “successful” surgery and would not “return to public duties until after Easter”, which falls on March 31 this year.