Kate Middleton Has 1 ‘Key Thing’ She Is Focusing on Right Now, According to Friends
Kate Middleton has been taking some much-needed time away from the spotlight as she continues her cancer treatment. The Princess of Wales has not been involved in public-facing royal duties since December 2023, and she announced in March 2023 that she had been diagnosed with cancer; she did not reveal the cancer type or stage.
Now, as Kate continues to get better and undergo treatment, friends close to the royal family say the princess is focused on one “key thing” during the remainder of her treatment.
Kate Middleton is focusing on one ‘key thing’ while continuing her treatment
Thankfully, after Kate made her difficult announcement, people have given her the privacy she requested. She explained during her video message that she wanted privacy for the sake of her family, especially her children, and that she continued to get “stronger” each day. According to Express, a friend of the princess said she needs to focus on avoiding stress.
“The key thing for her now is avoiding any kind of stress or anxiety and just getting on with the business of getting better,” the source said. “They will bail out and be off to Sandringham the moment school breaks up.” Kate has also been leaning more on her family: Her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and her siblings, Pippa and James Middleton, as opposed to her friends. “The circle of trust is tiny … They are an incredibly tight family, and Catherine feels absolutely confident relying on them,” the source added.
Prince William has continued to make royal appearances while his wife gets better, though his children, who very occasionally make public appearances with their parents, have not been spotted much since Kate’s diagnosis.
Kate Middleton might not return to public duties until the fall
While the princess’ treatment plan remains unclear, it’s now rumored that Kate won’t return to royal duties until autumn. It’s possible that her treatment could end in the summer but that she will use that time to get stronger and re-adapt to the idea of royal life after taking so many months away. Plus, the royals are known to limit royal appearances in the summertime as they spend plenty of time with family at vacation spots like Sandringham and Balmoral.
It remains to be seen when exactly Kate returns to the public eye, but she likely will not make an appearance at large summertime events like Trooping the Colour. It’s tradition for the entire royal family to appear on the balcony, so it’s possible William will bring his three kids out, but fans should not get their hopes up that Kate will be ready to appear by June. Of course, anything can happen.
