THE princess of wales, kate middleton photographed alongside prince william to leave the Windsor Castle today.

The Prince of Wales was spotted heading to Westminster Abbey for the annual Commonwealth Day service this afternoon with his wife by his side.

It is not known where the Princess of Wales was goingbut was on her husband’s route to central London ahead of the 2.45pm service, which was attended by senior royals including Queen Camilla and Princess Anne.

Kate, who looked out her window as William appeared to be reading some noteswas not expected to appear in public until after Easter following abdominal surgery and two weeks in a private London hospital in January.

Meanwhile, Kensington Palace came under increasing pressure to release the original Mother’s Day photo after Kate Middleton apologized as admitted that she had edited the photo of herself with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.