Kensington Palace stressed this week that Kate Middleton is not going to be returning to work anytime soon, despite being described because the “driving force” behind a serious report into early childhood development published on Tuesday that urged corporations to adopt it more family-friendly ways of working.
But Kensington Palace didn’t say far more in regards to the Princess of Wales' health as she undergoes cancer treatment. The palace didn’t provide an expected timeline for when Catherine might return to royal duties, leaving her many admirers wondering about her recovery and wondering after they might see her in public again. based on Daily Mail royal columnist Richard Eden.
It seems that it might be months before she is seen in public again, Eden reported on Thursday, citing friends of the princess.
“Friends I have spoken to in recent days say we may not see Catherine again until the fall – and only then when she has fully recovered,” Eden said.
Kate has not undertaken any royal engagements since Christmas 2023. In January, she underwent what was described as a “planned” major abdominal surgery, sparking widespread speculation about her health when no further statements were remodeled the following two months.
In March, the princess posted a moving and direct video during which she revealed that she had been diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer and was undergoing what she called “preventative chemotherapy.”
In the video message, Kate asked for “some time, space and privacy as I complete my treatment.” She also said: “I have always enjoyed my work and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I need to focus on making a full recovery.”
Eden reported that Kate's recovery stays the highest priority in her household, meaning that other features of the royal work she shares along with her husband Prince William have been placed on hold.
For example, Kate and William have suspended the seek for a brand new CEO for his or her household of around 60 employees, Eden reported. “Given the current situation, the royal household is focused on the Princess's recovery, so no appointment has been made yet,” a palace spokesperson said.
Even though recovery was her priority, Kate still managed to attend behind the scenes on the launch of the report by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood and its associated Business Taskforce this week. Vanity Fair reported that she was informed of the report and kept updated on progress by the duty force she chairs. The task force goals to bring about sustainable societal change by giving children an excellent start in life. In its report, it called on corporations to support employees with families by offering flexible working hours or childcare.
Meanwhile, other members of the royal family have been stepping in for Kate at some events. This week, William's cousins, Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, in addition to her husband Mike Tindall, helped the long run king host a garden party at Buckingham Palace for members of his and Kate's patronages and charities. Us Weekly reported. The party took place although it was raining.
“Rain or shine, I was delighted to join my family yesterday at the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to meet some special people who have done everything humanly possible to support their communities and the country,” Eugenie wrote on Instagram Wednesday, next to photos of her family mingling with partygoers.
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