Kate Middleton and her family took a ski vacation in the Alps sometime between Christmas at Sandringham and her 43rd birthday on Jan. 9, which she is thought to have celebrated at home.

Kate Middleton enjoyed a ski trip in the Alps with her family before announcing that her cancer is in remission during an official royal engagement last week, according to a report. The Princess of Wales,

Princess Kate Middleton and Prince William took a ski trip with their three children after Christmas, according to reports

"It was really heart-warming to watch," Angela Terry tells PEOPLE of Princess Kate's candor when she bonded with cancer patients

In the days leading up to Kate Middleton's cancer remission announcement, her family spent time on a memorable ski trip.

In another sign of the progress she's making in her recovery following her cancer treatment, Kate Middleton apparently felt well enough after the holidays for one of her longtime favorite activities: Skiing.

Kate Middleton was joined by Prince William and their three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - as she enjoyed some downtime in the French Alps

Princess Kate Middleton took a ski trip with her family before announcing her cancer is in remission, The Mail on Sunday reports. Middleton, 43, and Prince William, 42, traveled from their home in the U.

It is hard for the royal family members to do the normal everyday things that commoners do, especially if you are Kate Middleton or her husband, Prince William. Kate is always in the public eye, especially in the year since her abdominal surgery turned into preventative cancer treatments and her eventual cancer remission.