It Has Been a Great Relief Kate Middleton “Turns a Corner” in Cancer Battle

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has reportedly “turned a corner” in her ongoing battle with cancer, according to a family friend who spoke to Vanity Fair. The 42-year-old royal, who has been largely out of the public eye since revealing her diagnosis in a pre-recorded video in March, is said to be responding well to treatment and feeling better in recent weeks.

“It has been a great relief that she is tolerating the medication and is actually doing a lot better,” the royal’s family friend told the magazine. “It has, of course, been a very challenging and worrying time. Everyone has rallied around her – William, her parents, and her sister and brother.”

The Princess of Wales was reported to have been suffering from alopecia and weight loss as she underwent chemotherapy following abdominal surgery at The London Clinic in January. Her withdrawal from public life led to a plethora of theories and conspiracies about her health before she emotionally addressed the world in March, appealing for privacy as she focused on her recovery.

Despite the recent challenges, sources indicate that Kate is on the mend and responding better to the cancer treatment. The news comes as a relief to her family, including Prince William, who, along with her parents and siblings, have been supporting her and nursing her back to strength.

While there is no set timeline for Kate’s return to her royal duties, insiders suggest that she is in no rush to resume her public-facing roles. “There is no timeline, and there is certainly no hurry,” a source told The New York Post. “It will be when Catherine feels ready and when she gets the green light from her medical team. But she will 100% be coming back to work, of that there is no question.”

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams believes that Kate’s reported “out & about” with her family is a “positive” sign, hinting at her eventual comeback to royal engagements. “I think everyone is obviously hoping that it won’t be too long before she will be undertaking royal engagements, but before that happens I would suspect that she would probably be seen, and the fact that we know she’s been seen out and about is obviously positive,” Fitzwilliams told The Sun.

The royal commentator acknowledged the difficulty of Kate’s situation, having undergone major abdominal surgery and currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy. However, he noted that the Princess of Wales’s reported outing with her children “is a favorable indication” that “things are moving in the right direction.”

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, the Waleses recently shared a video highlighting the work Kate has been carrying out behind closed doors, despite her ongoing treatment. While the Princess did not appear in the video, she and Prince William contributed to its production, focusing on a farming project that began before her diagnosis. Sources say Kate has been the “driving force” behind the charity.

Kensington Palace’s correspondence team has revealed that they have been “so touched” by the outpouring of love and support shown to the Princess since news of her health woes came to light. The palace has reportedly been inundated with “tens of thousands” of get-well-soon cards for the mother of three, a testament to the affection and respect the public holds for the beloved royal.