Jessie J and Kate Middleton shared a heartfelt hug amid their shared struggles with cancer. The singer, 37, and the Princess of Wales, 43, attended the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London on the night of Wednesday, November 20. Prince William, 43, was also by Kate's side, marking the first time they were seen at an event since 2023. Jessie J was reportedly at the event to sing her song I’ll Never Know Why, which was inspired by a friend of hers who died by suicide. The songstress underwent surgery earlier this year after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2024. As for Kate Middleton, she announced that she was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024, though earlier this year she announced she was in remission. At one point in the night, Jessie J hugged Kate, per The Independent. “Mum to mum, who has just recently gone through cancer, I just wanted to give her a hug,” Jessie later explained per the outlet. “We acknowledged that it’s something that is not easy to go through, especially in the public eye,” she added. According to GB News, she told Kate: "I just had breast cancer. I just want to give you a hug, cancer really puts life into perspective." Jessie J and Kate Middleton's struggles with cancer explored: Although Jessie J's operation from earlier this year was successful and the cancer did not metastasise, she confirmed that she needed further surgery in August. The singer, born Jessica Cornish, said that it was “nothing too serious” but “has to be done by the end of the year." As for Princess Kate, she also delivered her first speech since announcing her cancer diagnosis. Per People Magazine, during her address, she referenced her treatment for cancer when she thanked those who had held "the fort" for her, "particularly over the last couple of years." Per the outlet, back in March, Kate shared a personal video message announcing her ailment, confirming at the time that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. "In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous," she said in the emotional video, adding that after undergoing several tests following the surgery, it was determined that "cancer had been present." In June 2024, she shared a photo of herself with a heartfelt message noting that she was “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,” she added.In September 2024, she announced that she had finished chemotherapy. Stay tuned to SoapCentral for more.