Kate Middleton Update: The Princess Has “Turned A Corner” With Cancer Treatment, Sources Say

Recent sightings of Kate Middleton with her family have sparked speculation about when the princess will resume her official engagements.

Sources informed Vanity Fair that reports suggesting Princess Kate won't return to work until next year are inaccurate. While the Daily Mail speculated she might resume her duties this autumn, an official return date has not been set.

According to sources, Kate is prioritizing her recovery and is not rushing to return to work. A well-placed insider stated, "There is no timeline, and certainly no hurry. She will return when she feels ready and receives the green light from her medical team. However, there is no doubt she will be coming back to work."

While she has paused all professional duties, Kate has been kept informed about the landmark report published last week by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood and its related business task force. An aide previously mentioned that she had read the report and received briefings on it. However, a Kensington Palace spokesman emphasized that this should not be seen as her returning to work.

A senior royal aide told the Daily Mail: "The Princess of Wales played a key role in establishing the business task force. She has been kept informed from the start, has reviewed the report, and received updates on its progress."

"This demonstrates her dedication to making this a central focus throughout her public service career, which will resume when she returns to work."

"However, it is essential for her to have the time and privacy to recover. She will resume her duties once her doctors give their approval."

Princess Kate has not made a public appearance since Christmas Day. Her extended absence is one reason she chose to announce her cancer diagnosis through a video message. Insiders reveal that Kate wanted to reassure people that she was doing well.

Insiders have informed VF that the princess, currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy, has shown significant improvement in recent weeks and is feeling much better.

A family friend shared, "It's a huge relief that she is responding well to the medication and is improving significantly. It's been a challenging and worrisome period, but everyone has come together to support her—William, her parents, and her siblings."

Prince William has been managing several official engagements while Kate has been recuperating at home. Additionally, he has been keeping their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—entertained. Last weekend, William and George attended the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium together.

This week, the children are on half-term break, and the family is reportedly at their countryside retreat, Anmer Hall, where they are also planning to spend the summer holidays.