Almost six months after revealing her cancer diagnosis and undergoing chemotherapy, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has returned to her public duties.
On Tuesday, she met with staff at the Centre for Early Childhood and employees from Kensington Palace. This engagement, confirmed in the Court Circular, marks only the third official mention of the Princess since she stepped back from public life due to health challenges earlier this year.
The project focuses on the impact of early childhood experiences on social issues such as addiction, family breakdown, poor mental health, suicide, and homelessness, as detailed on the Royal Family’s official website.
On September 9th, Kate shared a heartwarming video on social media announcing her completion of chemotherapy and her plans for a gradual return to work. The intimate video provided a glimpse into her family life, showing her enjoying nature and playing cards with her parents. She described the past year as “incredibly tough” but expressed relief at finishing this phase of treatment.
“The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change instantly, and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown,” she said, highlighting the complexities of the cancer journey.
This milestone comes nine months after Kensington Palace announced her surgery for an undisclosed abdominal issue, which led to the cancer diagnosis. The specific type of cancer remains undisclosed.
Kate’s absence from public life in 2024 was largely due to her health focus, and she has participated in only two official events during this time.