When is Kate Middleton's first public engagement following cancer diagnosis?
5 June 2024, 13:41
Kate Middleton has been missing from the public eye ever since she confirmed her surgery in January - here's when we will see her next for her first royal engagement.
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Kate Middleton worried loyal royal fans in January when she announced she was undergoing major abdominal surgery and would be cancelling all future events and public engagements while she recovered.
After weeks missing from the public eye, the Princess of Wales bravely opened up about her current health situation in a video that revealed she had cancer and was undergoing preventative chemotherapy as advised by her doctors.
Kate, spoke about how supportive her husband Prince William had been, and how they were trying to protect their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - requesting privacy at this important time.
Of course, the Duchess has cleared her royal calendar in order to recover fully at home in Adelaide Cottage but with the huge event of Trooping the Colour coming up, many are wondering just when Kate will return to public duties.
When will Kate Middleton's first public engagement be?
As it stands, Kate and Kensington Palace are yet to confirm an exact date for the Princess to return to her public duties as they continue to monitor her recovery following her surgery and chemo.
Some insiders have even suggested she may take the whole year off as she remains focused on her family, health and recovery.
It was originally thought Kate's first official royal duty following her surgery would be her Trooping the Colour review on June 8th, however, it has since been confirmed she will not be in attendance.
It's also believed the Princess will miss the main event on June 15. However, there are rumours she could make an appearance on Buckingham Palace balcony for the flyover. This is yet to be confirmed.
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What is the latest on Kate Middleton's health?
No official royal updates have been given on Kate since she made her video in March.
However, there are sources claiming the 42-year-old has been seen out and about with her children and even running solo errands.
The Daily Mail reported: "The princess has been seen out and about more with her family in recent weeks, which will be taken as a positive sign by many."
What is Kate Middleton's health diagnosis?
Kate very bravely shared a video on March 22 explaining that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
She said at the time of her surgery it was thought her condition was "non-cancerous" but despite the success of the surgery, it was found there was cancer present.
William's wife was then advised to have a course of preventative chemotherapy which she is undergoing now.
Protecting her privacy, Kate and Kensington Palace will not reveal what cancer she has as their statement read: "We will not be sharing any further private medical information. The Princess has a right to medical privacy, as we all do.”
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