The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is reportedly putting her public engagements on hold for the rest of the year as she undergoes preventive chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Sources informed The Daily Beast that Kate has no plans for public appearances in her diary for 2024.
An alleged friend of the Princess and her husband, Prince William, revealed, “Lots of people involved in planning need to know what all the principals are doing a long way in advance. I am told that Kate’s diary for this year is empty. There is nothing planned. She may not appear in public for the rest of the year.”
Kate is expected to spend the upcoming school break at her and William’s country residence on the Sandringham Estate. Given her close relationship with her parents, it is likely they will visit her during this period. Meanwhile, Prince William plans to spend more time with his family over the next six weeks as the royal family reduces engagements to avoid distractions from the upcoming snap UK general election scheduled for July 4.
To address concerns and curb speculation about her extended absence, there is a possibility of releasing another video message updating the public on her health, according to another source cited by The Daily Beast.
Kate Middleton was last seen in public on Christmas Day at the Royal Family’s annual service in Sandringham, where she was photographed smiling with her family. Although it has been five months since her last public appearance, the palace has been sharing updates through photos. For instance, on Mother’s Day, Kensington Palace released a photo of Kate with her three children. However, the edited nature of the photos did not sit well with the media, prompting an apology from her.
In a video message on March 22, Kate disclosed her cancer diagnosis, revealing that tests following successful abdominal surgery in January confirmed the presence of cancer. The specific type of cancer was not disclosed.
