Kate Middleton’s appearance at Wimbledon over the weekend, her second since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March, marked a little victory for the Princess of Wales as she continues receiving treatment and healing. Sources spoke to People about how Kate is doing this summer.
One royal insider said going to Wimbledon “will have given her sustenance. She has gone through something awful and stressful, and it is crucial to have little wins to look forward to or to give you the courage and energy to go forward. And this was it.”
A palace source additionally confirmed to People that Kate has also been doing some royal work from home. She “has been making calls, speaking with staff, and staying informed on the latest research for her royal causes,” the outlet wrote.
The princess herself gave royal fans an update in June, sharing on Instagram that “I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.
“My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.”
She noted that she was hoping “to join a few public engagements over the summer” while “equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet. I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal.”
Alyssa Bailey is the senior news and strategy editor at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage of celebrities and royals (particularly Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton). She previously held positions at InStyle and Cosmopolitan. When she's not working, she loves running around Central Park, making people take #ootd pics of her, and exploring New York City.
