Prince William and Kate Middleton are surely now looking forward to a year full of possibilities. The Prince and Princess of Wales had a trying time of things in 2024, what with Kate’s cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. And of course, it’s not just them but also their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, who have been significantly affected by what has happened.

William and Kate prioritized family life during last year’s trials and tribulations, with the future king branding 2024 “dreadful.” George, Charlotte, and Louis will always come in firsthand for the couple, and heading into 2025, that will continue to be the case.

Now, royal correspondent Rebecca English has shared a bombshell report that states Kate Middleton will return to royal duties, but not on the same scale as prior to her cancer diagnosis.

Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis left the world in shock. The Princess of Wales announced the news last year in early March, and what followed was a long period of uncertainty for her, her family, and royal fans worldwide. No one knew when Kate would return to the public eye, but in June, she finally made her comeback as she appeared during Trooping the Colour.

While the princess was seen waiving and smiling and seemingly doing great at the time, royal expert Katie Nicholl claimed she wasn’t doing as well as she might have looked. The royal expert added that the future queen sat down as much as she could, though not in front of the public.