Prince William resumed his royal duties in April 2024 after stepping away for a brief period following both Kate Middleton and King Charles III’s cancer diagnoses. However, Kate is still focusing on her health in private among her close family members. As reported by ABC News, Prince William gave an update on Kate Middleton’s health as he made an appearance to greet World War II vets on June 6. He told a well-wisher that she was getting better and added, “She would’ve loved to be here today.” Kate was also noticeably absent from the June 8 rehearsal for the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which is set to take place on June 15. In a letter shared by the Irish Guards on X, the Duchess of Cambridge wrote, “Being your colonel remains a great honor and I am very sorry that I’m unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review. Please pass my apologies to the whole regiment, however I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon.”
Despite her hopeful message, Kate is reportedly going to take a leave of absence from royal duties for several more months, possibly even until 2025, Us Weekly reports. Her return might not be in full capacity either, as a source shared, “She may never come back in the role that people saw her in before.”
