The Princess of Wales may not appear in public until next year, a royal source has claimed.
Princess Catherine announced in March 2024 that she had undergone preventative chemotherapy after cancer was found in tests following a significant abdominal surgery earlier this year.
Kate revealed her diagnosis in a video message which was released on March 22nd.
The royal outlined that she would step back from all public duties to focus on her health and recovery.
The Princess of Wales may not appear in public until next year, a royal source has claimed.
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The princess is currently not scheduled to undertake any engagements for the rest of 2024.
A source told the Daily Beast: “Lots of people involved in planning need to know what all the principals are doing a long way in advance.
“I am told that Kate’s diary for this year is empty. There is nothing planned. She may not appear in public for the rest of the year.”
Last week, a royal insider claimed the Princess of Wales is “in a very different position” to King Charles as she continues to recover from her cancer treatment.
The princess is currently not scheduled to undertake any engagements for the rest of 2024.
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King Charles returned to public-facing duties last month and has undertaken multiple royal engagements in May.
A source close to the royals claimed that the Princess of Wales will delay making decisions such as staff appointments while she recovers.
The insider told the Mail: “No one wants to put any pressure on Catherine.
“The only thing that matters at the moment is her getting better. She has been through an ordeal this year.
The Princess of Wales has not carried out a public engagement since December 2023.
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“What this means in practice is that big decisions, such as the appointment of new staff, can wait.
“It’s a reflection of Her Royal Highness’s importance to the future of the Monarchy that she has been given as much time as she needs.”
They added: “As Sovereign, His Majesty is in a very different position from the Princess of Wales.
“There is no need for her to be seen while she’s recovering.”