Kate, Princess of Wales has been left “forever changed” following her cancer battle in 2024, a royal expert has said.
The mother-of-three, 43, underwent chemotherapy last year and recently announced that she is now in remission.
A royal expert has detailed how the experience has reshaped Kate‘s outlook and priorities.
Princess Kate ‘forever changed’ after cancer battle
Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent and royal author Katie Nicholl revealed on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show how the princess balanced her royal duties and parenting amid her health struggles.
“She did a lot of running up and down the country, juggling that with the three children and the overseas tours,” Katie said. “People would be quite surprised to learn just how hands-on William and Catherine are as parents.”
The health ordeal, Katie explained, became a “wake-up call” for Kate.
She said: “Well, it’s a wake up call, isn’t it? This is a real reality check for her. And so I think it’s a case of what Kensington Palace are describing as a very gradual return to work that’s very much on her terms. And I think that’s how it should be.”
Earlier this month, Princess Kate made a solo visit to Royal Marsden Hospital. Kate underwent her cancer treatment at the hospital last year.
The visit also marked her first official solo engagement in 2025.
“It was deeply significant that she chose to visit the place where we now know she was treated,” Katie continued. “It was poignant. And I think what we’re seeing her do is use that unique spotlight that she has to put it on a really important cause.”
How Princess of Wales will return to duties in 2025
According to royal experts, 2025 will mark a new chapter for Kate and the royal family.
Expert Katie noted that the princess plans to carefully select engagements to focus on her children and her health while balancing her royal duties.
She said Kate is “going to cherry-pick quite carefully the engagements she wants to be at”. Katie also said the Princess of Wales will have a “new perspective on life now her priority is her children”.
Kate is also “incredibly dutiful,” according to Katie, and is “absolutely dedicated to the job”.
Well, it’s a wake up call, isn’t it? This is a real reality check for her.
One highly-anticipated appearance could see Kate make a potential return to the BAFTAs in February 2025.
Having missed the 2024 event, reports suggest BAFTA organisers are preparing for her return.
Amid speculation of a short royal tour for Kate in 2025, Katie emphasised that it will depend on her health.
For Kate, this journey has been one of reflection.
In a brave statement released earlier this month, she expressed gratitude for being in remission but acknowledged the adjustment required after such a life-altering experience.
“As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal,” Kate said. “I am, however, looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.”
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