Princess Kate has been “focused on work” alongside Prince William amid her cancer battle, a royal historian has claimed.
The Princess of Wales announced in March that she had begun a course of preventative chemotherapy following abdominal surgery at the beginning of the year.
As a result, the princess, 42, has not performed any public engagements while she recuperates in private.
Kate has been spending the majority of her time in Adelaide Cottage with her husband and three children.
Prince William and Princess Kate married in 2011
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Marlene Koenig, a royal historian, spoke exclusively to GB News to explain what type of work Kate will likely perform when she is ready to return to public duties.
She said: “All you need to do is look at her patronages, charities, her commitment to education and see what her focus has been since marrying William.”
The Princess of Wales is understood to be continuing private work regarding her early years initiative while she recuperates.
Kate launched The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in 2021, which raises awareness of the importance of the early years.
The Princess of Wales does heavy work with her Early Childhood initiative
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The princess later launched the Shaping Us campaign in 2023 to increase public understanding of the importance of the first five years of a child’s life.
Regarding when Kate will be ready to return to work, Koenig stressed she has “no idea”.
She added: “That is a decision between the Princess of Wales and her doctors.”
In Kensington Palace’s original statement, it was claimed Kate would return to work around Easter following her planned abdominal surgery.
Kate is passionate about working with children’s charities
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Prince William and Kate married on April 29, 2011
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However, following the princess’s cancer diagnosis, the 42-year-old has continued to recuperate in private and spend time with her family.
In Kate’s video address where she confirmed her cancer diagnosis, the princess said: “Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.”
“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment.
“My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.”
