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Princess Catherine | Source: Getty Images
Princess Catherine | Source: Getty Images

Princess Catherine Will Return to Public Life on One Condition: Her Spokesman Reveals Details

Taitirwa Sehliselwe Murape
May 22, 2024
08:15 A.M.

Princess Catherine will return to her public life once a specific condition is met. Her spokesperson has explained the details. The princess's last public duty was at a Centre for Early Childhood event in November last year, and since then, reports have highlighted the tough time she and her husband are facing.

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Princess Catherine at the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey in London, England on December 8, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Princess Catherine at the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey in London, England on December 8, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

In British royal news, a Kensington Palace spokesperson and a senior royal aide have shared updates about Princess Catherine's highly-anticipated return to her public duties. The Princess of Wales has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy since her cancer diagnosis.

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"She will return to work when she has had the green light from doctors," said the senior royal aide. The matter of the princess's return came up because she is leading a new project. The project involves encouraging businesses to adopt more family-friendly practices in the workplace.

It is part of an ongoing initiative to see how children's developmental needs may be best prioritized. Princess Catherine's Royal Foundation report showed that investing in early childhood could add over $57 billion (£45.5 billion) to the national economy each year.

Princess Catherine interacting with children and parents, posted on May 12, 2024 | Source: Instagram/earlychildhood

Princess Catherine interacting with children and parents, posted on May 12, 2024 | Source: Instagram/earlychildhood

Palace officials have been telling members of parliament and senior ministers about the report's findings and explaining that the project is not political. More importantly, the spokesperson said that this news does not mean Princess Catherine is returning to her public life yet.

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The spokesman clarified that the princess, who has not taken on any public duties this year, has been working on the project as she recovers at home. "She has been kept up to date since the inception of the task force and she has read the report and been briefed on it. This is a clear commitment she has made [...] throughout her life of public service," explained the royal aide.

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They went on to disclose, "That will continue when she returns to work. But we have been really clear that she needs the space and privacy to recover right now."

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On behalf of Princess Catherine, the executive director of the Centre for Early Childhood, Christian Guy, stated, "I know [...] that she is enormously grateful to the members of the Taskforce who have made such fantastic progress on this work over the past year."

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One event that contributed to the Centre for Early Childhood's significant progress was the Shaping Us National Symposium. This took place in November 2023 and was the last public engagement Princess Catherine attended.

Princess Catherine having a discussion with the Shaping Us National Symposium attendees, posted on November 15, 2023 | Source: Instagram/earlychildhood and princeandprincessofwales

Princess Catherine having a discussion with the Shaping Us National Symposium attendees, posted on November 15, 2023 | Source: Instagram/earlychildhood and princeandprincessofwales

A post about the successful event was shared on Instagram, with pictures of the princess speaking and engaging with attendees.

"Today we brought together an influential cross-disciplinary group of leaders and experts with the shared endeavour of understanding how we lay foundations for happier, healthier lives [...] Thank you to everyone that joined us," expressed part of the caption accompanying the post.

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The positive memories of Princess Catherine's last public engagement are very different from the current situation. Her cancer diagnosis has also affected her loved ones, including her husband, Prince William.

Prince William  during the official handover in which King Charles III passes the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army air corps to Prince William in Stockbridge, Hampshire on May 13, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Prince William during the official handover in which King Charles III passes the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army air corps to Prince William in Stockbridge, Hampshire on May 13, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Naturally, the Prince of Wales has found it very hard dealing with not only a wife with cancer but a father with cancer, too. Although he had returned to his public duties after taking some time off to be with his wife and their children, they remain his top priority.

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Royal biographer Ingrid Seward says, "For William, everything hinges on Kate's well-being." According to a media outlet, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis's parents have stuck to their family-comes-first mantra.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have always been there for their kids. Family time, school pick-ups, and drop-offs have been priorities throughout their 13-year marriage.

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Speaking further on the matter, another royal biographer, Robert Lacey, added, "From what we know of their personal lives, for William and Kate, spending time with their children is the most precious and enjoyable thing they can do."

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Princess Catherine and Prince William are rightly focusing on their children during this tough time. However, updates on the Princess of Wales' condition haven't calmed the public's nerves due to her continued absence.

Princess Catherine at the annual Remembrance Sunday service at The Cenotaph in London, England on November 14, 2021 | Source: Getty Images

Princess Catherine at the annual Remembrance Sunday service at The Cenotaph in London, England on November 14, 2021 | Source: Getty Images

Worried fans and critics alike have shared their thoughts and prayers concerning the princess's health status. One deeply concerned observer commented, "Her cancer worries me. Many cancers in the abdominal area are very serious. I pray for strength and healing! She is a great mummy." Another comment read, "This is just Heartbreaking 💔 Prayers for all of them 🙏."

Princess Catherine and Prince Louis at the  the Platinum Pageant on The Mall in London, England on June 5, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Princess Catherine and Prince Louis at the the Platinum Pageant on The Mall in London, England on June 5, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

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The sentiment was echoed by another user who remarked, "No one has seen her for over 140 days… [something's] up folks.. I personally want a wellness check. I don't trust these 'Royals.' You can [virtually signal] all you want, but this woman might be in trouble.."

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Further adding to the discourse, someone else stated, "Ms Kate has disappeared in plain sight and everybody thinks that's okay SMH." Meanwhile, another user expressed hope and support, saying, "So So Sad for Katherine..Prayers, she will get through all of this, and be well, and live a long life with family."

Adding to the collective worry, another Facebooker highlighted, "They are a young couple with young children, plus living in the public eye. I can't even begin to imagine what they are going through. She is such a beauty inside and out and this is just so heartbreaking. 😞"

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