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It has been over two months since Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II was placing her duties "under medical supervision" on the advice of her doctors. In that time, there have been moments when everything in the royal family seemed almost normal. Both Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace have been mindful not to make sweeping changes to the public face of the monarchy before necessary.
However, it was often the only topic of conversation that gave the game away - how was the King doing? The public wondered and asked what would happen next. Like any family whose patriarch is facing such a life-challenging diagnosis, there have been brave faces and worried conversations behind closed doors.
Now, all eyes have turned to the Prince of Wales as the heir to the British throne. Prince William was expected to undertake numerous additional royal duties. However, after his wife Catherine's cancer diagnosis earlier this year, the family decided to take their annual summer break to spend quality time together away from the public eye as the Princess undergoes chemotherapy treatment.
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The side effects of Catherine's cancer treatment have been increasingly daunting, impacting her daily life and public engagements. Health experts suspect that taking part in summer activities might be proving more difficult for the Princess of Wales, especially with her three young children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis - around. Earlier this month, a royal source said there is nothing planned for the Princess of Wales' return to public life. Her absence is expected to extend until the end of the year or even early 2025 as she focuses on her health.
It's believed that the Wales family recently spent some time at Balmoral Estate in Scotland while the children were on their summer break from school. And it's been announced that Prince William will soon be returning to public duties following their holiday. In its latest announcement, Kensington Palace confirmed that on September 5th, the Prince of Wales will be visiting the Sachi Gallery in London to view an exhibition called "Homelessness Reframed," which aims to showcase the complexities of homelessness in the public eye.
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Homelessness is an issue that Prince William holds close to his heart. In 2023, he and the Royal Foundation launched Homewordss, a new initiative focused on housing and homelessness. Later this year, a documentary about the positive impact of Homewordss will be released, showcasing its success across the United Kingdom since launching. When Catherine first announced her cancer diagnosis, royal sources said William would return to official duties in a balanced and measured way, depending on his wife's needs as she underwent treatment.
While undertaking chemotherapy, Catherine has found solace in the company of her family and in staying active through her hobbies when able. It has been her relatives, rather than William's long-term group of close friends, who the Princess has leaned on and confided in during her health crisis. Catherine's parents, Carol and Michael Middleton, have also been assisting the Wales family with school drop-offs for George, Charlotte, and Louis. Her parents are said to be an enduring source of support in the upbringing of their grandchildren.
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Now, we shouldn’t read too much into speculative language from unofficial sources. However, Catherine may have hinted at when her grand royal return would be through recent carefully worded letters, according to exclusive hints from royal insiders. Still, the vibes are decidedly positive. There have been rumors that she's done school drop-offs, but staff at Lambrook School said they haven't seen her in person since June. While asking after the Princess, one parent was told "We all feel very protective of her. Ask anyone at the school - they're amazing parents."
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Reportedly, Catherine has always been athletic, which is one of the reasons William was initially drawn to her. She’s always been right in the thick of things when it comes to roughhousing with the children and participating in their games and races throughout the years. While her competitive spirit remains, the side effects of ongoing chemotherapy for at least the next 6 to 12 months are bound to make that level of physical participation more difficult. However, she is not about to let that spoil the children's summer fun. While the side effects are undoubtedly daunting, the Princess of Wales' courage and determination continue to inspire as she navigates this difficult path. The world stands with her, offering support and hope for her recovery and return to public life.
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