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There’s a lot of speculation about when Kate Middleton will make her return to public life. Last seen Christmas Day, the Princess of Wales‘ team hasn’t made any promises as to when she will return to royal duties after shockingly revealing she was diagnosed with cancer.
Despite sources saying Kate will remain in private recovery through the remainder of the year, Vanity Fair reports Kate is improving and may make a return sooner than we think.
It has been a great relief that she is tolerating the medication and is actually doing a lot better. It has, of course, been a very challenging and worrying time. Everyone has rallied around her — William, her parents, and her sister and brother.
Royal source, Vanity Fair
Navigating Kate’s illness has clearly not been easy for anyone connected to the royal family. It seems they are taking comfort in her improvement. That means allowing her time when it comes to returning to work.
There is no timeline, and there is certainly no hurry. It will be when Catherine feels ready and when she gets the green light from her medical team. But she will 100% be coming back to work, of that there is no question.
Royal source, Vanity Fair
Prince William Has Been ‘Angry’ Amid Speculation About His Wife
Many fans and critics of the royal family have been uncomfortable with how the Windsors have handled Kate’s illness. Both before and after Kate’s video discussing her cancer, speculation ran wild as her absence was noted.
One royal source pointed out that the speculation has been difficult on the Prince of Wales, who has been “upset and angry” at how far some theories have gone.
Whether you’re a prince or a pauper, no one would expect anything like this with his father and his wife both being treated for cancer. William is digging deep.
William is prioritizing giving her all the time she needs to get better and the support, particularly to the children
Royal source, PEOPLE
Royal Fans Are Conflicted About Transparency
Many royal fans seem conflicted about how Kensington Palace has handled Kate’s cancer. There are people who believe that the Princess of Wales is entitled to her privacy as she navigates her illness.
Kate Middleton is trending again. I wish everyone would just leave her alone! Cancer treatment and recovery can be hell. She deserves her privacy. People have such morbid curiosity—MYOB!
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Others point out that the family is a public family and, to a degree, beholden to them for sharing the information.
So you want the world to stop talking about Kate, stop worrying about Kate? Ok. What happens when the world stops caring about the Royal Family at all? Ya’ll know their position relies solely on people continuing to care about them. You’re treading dangerous ground here
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The royals are currently navigating uncharted waters. They are dealing with two senior royals battling cancer. Each is taking a different approach, however, and those approaches are yielding different reactions. Ultimately, everyone is hopeful that the Princess of Wales is doing well. Her return to public life is unquestionably anticipated. For now, it seems it will come on her time, on her terms. It doesn’t seem that public perception, however negative it may get, is influencing them in that decision.
