According to sources close to the royal family, Kate Middleton is unlikely to resume her royal duties after undergoing cancer treatment. She previously announced that she was in the “early stages” of preventative chemotherapy.
A US news portal, citing sources, reported that Princess Kate Middleton, who is battling cancer, may not return to her royal duties. US Weekly stated that she “may never come back in the role that people saw her in before.”
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Once a prominent figure at royal engagements alongside her husband, Prince William, Kate is currently “reevaluating what she’s going to be able to take on when she comes back,” according to an insider. After undergoing preventative chemotherapy as part of her treatment, even royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams noted that Kate’s return to royal duties will be “based on medical advice, and it will be very carefully balanced.”
This report follows claims made weeks earlier that Middleton, 42, may not appear publicly as a working royal for the remainder of the year. A source told The Daily Beast last month that Kate Middleton’s schedule is empty, saying, “There is nothing planned. She may not appear in public for the rest of the year.” The insider also mentioned the possibility of another video message updating the public on Kate Middleton’s health status.
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Meanwhile, Prince William has reassured well-wishers about his wife’s well-being during recent engagements. A Kensington Palace spokesperson previously stated that the Princess’ return to public duties depends on clearance from her medical team.
In March, royal fans had hoped that Kate would return to the public eye after reports suggested she was royal fans had hoped that Kate would return to the public eye . However, her cancer diagnosis and treatment announcement dashed those hopes.