Shock claims that Kate Middleton “may never return to her royal role” have been branded “unfair and untrue”.
In March, the Princess of Wales announced that she is undergoing treatment for cancer, which was discovered after she underwent abdominal surgery in January.
Following her diagnosis, the Princess took a step back from her public duties, and it’s currently unknown when she will return to work.
Recent updates on when Kate may return to public work have been given, as the Palace has told Us Weekly: “We have been really clear that [Kate] needs the space and the privacy to recover right now.”
“She will return to work when she has had the green light from doctors.”
However, a source also claimed to the outlet that Kate “may never come back in the role that people saw her in before.”
But these claims have since been branded “unfair and untrue” by a royal insider.
The insider told Harper’s Bazar: “There is no information about Kate’s ‘return’ because the focus at this moment in time is 100% on her health—to suggest she won’t return to her role is unfair and untrue.”
“Conversations of that nature are just not being had. When the time is right, she will resume her work.”
They continued to say that Kate is “in good spirits,” adding, “She is focused on her health and family.”
On March 22, the mother-of-three released an emotional video revealing her cancer diagnosis.
The 42-year-old said: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present.”
“My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.”
“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family. As you can imagine, this has taken time.”
“It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.”
“As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits. Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too.”
“As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.”
“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment.
“My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.”
There is no official date as to when the Princess will return to public engagements.
