It may be months before Kate Middleton returns to royal duties: report

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is seen during the opening of Evelina London’s new children’s day surgery unit on December 5, 2023 in London, England. (Ian Vogler/Pool WPA/Getty Images via CNN Newsource)

Kensington Palace was keen to stress this week that Kate Middleton would not be returning to work anytime soon, even though she was described as the “driving force” behind a major report on early childhood development released on Tuesday which called for companies to introduce more family-friendly working methods.

But Kensington Palace has said little else about the Princess of Wales’ health as she undergoes cancer treatment. The palace has not offered an estimated timetable for Catherine’s return to royal duties, leaving her many admirers wondering about her recovery and when they might see her in public again, according to Daily Mail royal columnist Richard Eden.

It turns out it could be months before she is seen in public again, Eden reported Thursday, citing friends of the princess.

“Friends I have spoken with in recent days suggest we may not see Catherine again until the fall – and only then if she is fully recovered,” Eden said.

Kate has not undertaken any royal engagements since Christmas Day 2023. In January, she underwent what was described as a “planned” major abdominal operation, which sparked widespread speculation about her health while no No further explanation was given over the next two months.

In March, the princess released an emotional and candid video in which she revealed that she had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer and was undergoing what she described as “preventative chemotherapy.”

In the video message, Kate pleaded for “some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment.” She also said: “My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I can, but for now I need to focus on making a full recovery. »

Eden reported that Kate’s recovery continues to be a priority in her household, as other aspects of the royal job she shares with her husband, Prince William, have been put on hold.

For example, Kate and William have suspended the search for a new managing director, or CEO, to lead their household of about 60 employees, Eden reported. “With everything going on, the royal household is focused on the princess’s recovery, so no appointments have been made,” a palace spokesperson said.

Although recovery was her priority, Kate still managed to participate, behind the scenes, in this week’s release of the report from the Royal Foundation Center for Early Childhood and its associated working group. Vanity Fair said she was briefed on the report and kept informed of the progress of the task force, which she leads. The task force aims to bring lasting societal change by giving children a healthy start in life, and its report calls on companies to support employees with families by offering flexible hours or childcare assistance .

Meanwhile, other members of the royal family have stepped in to fill in for Kate at some events. This week, William’s cousins ​​Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, along with her husband, Mike Tindall, helped the future king host a garden party at Buckingham Palace for members of his patronages and charitable projects, Us Weekly reported. The party took place despite the rain.

“Come rain or shine, I was delighted to support my family yesterday by meeting special people at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party who went above and beyond to support their local communities and the country,” she said. Eugenie wrote on Instagram on Wednesday, alongside photos of her family mingling with party guests.

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