The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is making progress in her recovery from cancer, according to an expert. Prince William’s recent public appearances are a sign that the royal family is returning to normalcy. Kate, 42, surprised many last month when she announced that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer found during surgery. Prince William, 41, temporarily stepped back from his duties to support his wife but has recently made appearances at a charity event in Surrey, England and was seen watching a soccer game with his son, Prince George, 10. These outings were meant to reassure the public that Kate’s recovery is on track.
In addition to Kate’s health battle, King Charles is also fighting cancer. Charles had announced in January that he would undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate and then revealed later that cancer was discovered during the procedure. The royal family has been dealing with both Charles and Kate’s health issues and both individuals have stepped back from their public duties. Kate had initially announced a break from public appearances in January before revealing her cancer diagnosis two months later following a planned surgery.
Just like her father-in-law, doctors discovered cancer during the procedure leading to an extended absence from work for the foreseeable future. Despite these challenges faced by both Kate and Charles, Prince William’s recent appearances are meant to show that the royal family is managing the situation and working towards a return to normalcy. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams emphasized the importance of the royal family’s actions in sending a message to the public about their health struggles.