William And Catherine Announce Surprising New Addition As Palace Releases Major Update
After nine months away from her royal responsibilities, news of Princess Katherine Middleton’s possible return has captured the public’s attention. For those unaware, the future Queen of England was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024. Since then, she has followed her doctor’s advice and stayed out of the public eye. Now, as a loving mother of three, she is eager to reconnect with the public, gradually taking on more engagements and resuming her royal duties.
A source shared that Catherine is excited to move away from the focus on medical treatments and doctor visits. Palace sources have also provided a significant update on Prince William’s travel plans this month following their summer holiday. While Catherine is feeling better, her recovery is ongoing, and she plans to start with a light schedule of engagements. She and her husband are even expanding their team at Kensington Palace, according to royal insiders.
Catherine hopes to attend the Cenotaph with her family for Remembrance Sunday and later celebrate Christmas at Sandringham. Her presence at these events would mark a significant step, but there are no confirmed dates for her full return to royal duties. One major event that royal watchers do not expect her to attend is the Earthshot Prize Awards in November, which will be held in Cape Town, South Africa.
Catherine has always taken great pride in connecting with people, describing it as one of the most rewarding parts of her royal role. She truly misses it and hopes to return, pending approval from her doctors. Due to chemotherapy weakening her immune system, it may take time before she resumes more public-facing work. According to a source, she’s had good days and bad days throughout her recovery. Over the summer, she spent a restful period with William and their children at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, meeting with aides regularly.
People close to the princess have emphasized that there is no pressure on her to rush back into public life, understanding that her recovery is a long process. A friend confirmed that Catherine has been working from her home in Windsor, holding meetings with Palace staff and representatives from the Royal Foundation and the Center for Early Childhood—charities she supports.
A spokesperson for Catherine confirmed that updates on her face-to-face engagements will only be given when appropriate, as she continues to meet with her team to plan future royal initiatives. The Waleses are also looking to expand their team, with Kensington Palace seeking to hire a Senior Communications Officer to manage media inquiries and communication strategies for their key projects. The role will require travel between royal residences in the UK and abroad.
Catherine made her long-awaited public appearance at Trooping the Colour earlier this year, her first official engagement since Christmas Day 2023, looking as radiant as ever. She also attended Wimbledon’s final day on July 14th, where she received a standing ovation. While Kensington Palace has yet to confirm her next official public engagement, it appears that Catherine is gradually easing back into her public life as Prince William resumes his royal duties.
