Kate Middleton has officially returned to her royal duties following her “incredibly tough” battle with cancer. She attended a private Early Years Meeting at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, September 17th, and met with members of her team at the Centre for Early Childhood.
This marks the first engagement for the Princess of Wales, 42, since she revealed that she had completed her chemotherapy in a heartfelt video of herself and her family – husband Prince William, 42, and their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6 – on September 9th.
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales
As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.
The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an… pic.twitter.com/9S1W8sDHUL
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 9, 2024
Kate Middleton Updated Fans On Her Cancer Battle Earlier This Month
“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” the Princess of Wales said on social media, alongside the video. “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.”
“The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you,” the Princess of Wales continued, adding: “This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved. Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus.”
Kate Middleton Returns To Royal Duties After 'Incredibly Tough' Battle With Cancer
The mom-of-three made a few surprise appearances earlier this year – including King Charles' birthday parade and the Wimbledon gentlemen's final – with her private Early Years Meeting at Windsor Castle hopefully being the first of many other royal engagements this year.
According to GB News, royal correspondent Michael Cole praised Kate's "commitment" to her charitable work, and said her return to work was "good news" for the monarchy. "A slow, but we hope a steady and sure recovery for the Princess," Cole said, adding: "It was last December that she did anything like this – it was a low-key meeting with members of her own staff and a representative from the Centre for Early Childhood."
Although there is no confirmation on what other events the Princess of Wales may attend this year, Cole believes that we could see her at this year's Remembrance Sunday service in a few months. "It's another good sign that she probably will be at the Remembrance Sunday ceremonial at the Cenotaph in November," he said. "And we can look out for hearing about and perhaps even seeing her at other small events, because the Palace said that it would be a slow return and light duties, but she is back."
Fan Comments
The Princess of Wales' fans were understandably delighted to see her return to her public duties. "Glad she's getting out and about! She's so beautiful," commented one fan on a Good Morning America Instagram post, followed by the red heart emoji.
"So beautiful to see her out and about," echoed a second fan, as a third gushed: "The people's Princess is back." "Wonderful news! God bless her," raved another fan, followed by three pink heart emojis and three gold crown emojis. "The most beautiful Princess of them all. Class and Beauty," commented another fan, followed by a pink heart emoji.
