Kate Middleton and Prince William faced some very difficult challenges in 2024.
But there have been good moments amid all the obstacles, and the Prince and Princess of Wales are kicking off 2025 by focusing on the positive.
As you probably know, Kate spent much of the last year battling cancer.
She completed chemotherapy in September and has since returned to public life with a vengeance.
Kate's big return
In recent months, Kate has appeared at several of her favorite events, including Wimbledon. Most recently, she hosted the annual Together at Christmas concert, which has become one of her signature projects.
Unfortunately, Kate wasn't present when William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte met Taylor Swift over the summer.
Yes, when her Eras tour stopped at Wembley Stadium in London, Taylor took the time to pose for a selfie with the Prince of Wales and his eldest children.
And unsurprisingly, the memorable moment was included in Will and Kate's Instagram post celebrating their favorite photoshoots of 2025.
“Happy New Year! Wishing you all a wonderful 2025,” the couple wrote in the caption of their annual Instagram carousel.
Commenters were divided on the couple's decision to include Taylor in their keepsakes, but that's only because it's 2025 and social media users feel compelled to literally discuss the topic. All these days.
Luckily, everyone seemed to agree that through the grace and poise she showed in 2024, Kate showed she had what it took to be queen.
William previously described 2024 as a “brutal” year, with insiders calling it the most difficult of his life.
Kate Middleton and Taylor Swift: united by tragedy
In addition to Kate's battle with cancer, the royals' lives intersected with Taylor's for a second time, and that occasion wasn't as joyful as their backstage encounter.
In July, young participants in a Taylor-themed dance class were victims of a seemingly random attack by a knife-wielding assailant.
Taylor was quick to offer support to the survivors and loved ones of the three slain children.
William and Kate then traveled to Sourthport, England to meet the victims and their families. And Kate ended the year by inviting those affected by the attack to her Christmas concert.
So while Kate may not have had the opportunity to meet Taylor, the two women are forever connected by their compassionate and courageous response to a senseless tragedy.
And we're sure they're both hoping for better times ahead in 2025.