When Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis in March last year, it deeply affected the nation and drew widespread sympathy. The Princess of Wales received overwhelming support as she navigated her treatment and shared updates with the public. By September, she revealed that she had completed chemotherapy, describing the past year as “incredibly tough” and referring to cancer as “complex, scary, and unpredictable.” The experience brought her a new perspective on vulnerability and life. Although now cancer-free, Kate has not resumed a full schedule of royal duties, choosing instead to make select appearances like Trooping the Colour in 2023 and 2024.

According to sources close to the royal family, Kate and Prince William are prioritizing their family more than ever. The experience of illness has shifted their focus to their children and personal well-being. While still dedicated to public service, Kate is carefully choosing which events to attend, skipping this year’s Royal Ascot and being “quite strict” about her engagements. Her approach reflects a conscious effort to balance her health, family, and royal responsibilities. Behind the scenes, she continues to work on meaningful initiatives, especially her early years project, which she sees as a lifelong mission. A close friend noted that she now looks to the future “with hope and a new appreciation of life.”