Royal Biographer Says Kate Middleton Will Likely Focus on 1 Part of Her Royal Duties for the Rest of the Year
A royal biographer says Kate Middleton’s work as she continues her recovery following a Trooping the Colour appearance will probably include only her early childhood work. They think the Princess of Wales, 42, who is still undergoing preventative chemotherapy after announcing her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, is leaning toward a “do one thing well” approach.
Kate is expected to focus on her early childhood charity work
According to Ingrid Seward, author of My Mother and I, while recuperating is Kate’s main priority she’s likely to spend time doing work for her Royal Foundation Centre [sic] for Early Childhood.
“Of course, it really depends how she feels. But I think she’s really going to concentrate on her work around children and her children’s charity,” Seward told Newsweek.
“Because if you’re feeling tired and unwell, if she just concentrates on one thing, it will be easier for her. Do one thing well rather than take on a lot of stuff. She just probably won’t have the energy to absorb everything.”
Seward’s prediction comes after Kate shared an emotional social media statement on June 14, 2024. In it, she admitted to experiencing “both good and bad days.” Additionally, that she’s “not out of the woods yet” as she takes “each day as it comes.”
Kate might go to Wimbledon, but not ‘more than once’
It’s almost time for Wimbledon, the famed tennis tournament Kate typically attends. She’s patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, which puts on the tournament. Not to mention she’s a big fan of the sport.
Held in London, England, Wimbledon has been predicted by many to be the place where Kate makes her next public appearance. Seward, however, isn’t so sure. She shared that it’s a possibility while also acknowledging potential drawbacks.
“I think that’s too soon, and she’ll be so exposed in the royal box,” she said of Kate sitting in the stands for the men’s or women’s singles final. “I mean, she’s mad about tennis. But I would think she might be a bit too exposed there.”
“I think there’s a chance she’ll go to Wimbledon, but if she does, it won’t be more than once,” the author said. “The singles final will be the moment to go.” This would be a major departure from the norm for Kate, who went to Wimbledon three times in 2023.
As for the royal family’s state visit from Japan, Seward called an appearance by Kate unlikely. (William’s set to greet the Emporer and Empress of Japan solo.)
Kate Middleton has other events to consider while continuing early childhood work
The rest of Kate’s calendar isn’t likely to be filled with only early childhood work. She is a future queen after all. According to Seward, the 42-year-old could make the occasional appearance for other royal causes such as William’s Earthshot Prize Awards.
“It’s not a difficult journey there, and the weather will be lovely,” Seward said of Cape Town, South Africa, the host city for the November 2024 ceremony. “If she goes she should take a bit of a holiday. Maybe she will go. The time difference is just an hour.”
Then there’s Kate’s “Together at Christmas” carol service, which has become an annual event since debuting in 2021.
“I would think she may well be much better by then, so I would think she might do it,” Seward said of the televised Westminster Abbey service.
