Kate Middleton not returning to full-time royal duties ‘anytime soon’, will have slow start to 2025: report

Kate Middleton is having a slow start to the year, according to a new report.

The Princess of Wales, who turns 43 on Thursday, will ease into 2025 by taking on a fraction of the public duties she would typically have on her calendar.

Sources said Daily Mail that the mother of three “simply doesn’t want to go back to work in the same way as before” her cancer diagnosis, which she revealed to the world in March 2024.

In addition, Princess Catherine’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, will remain her top priority this year, insiders add.

At the moment, the princess’s diary does not include any full-scale foreign tours and it will be a while before she fully returns to the royal fold – given that her cancer recovery is still ongoing.

Still, royal fans can expect to see the beloved royal attend key events in the royal calendar, such as the Trooping the Color ceremony, which is her “number one priority” among royal engagements.

The Welsh have faced a difficult 2024 after Middleton received his diagnosis following scheduled abdominal surgery last January.

The princess subsequently spent much of the past year behind closed doors as she underwent treatment, prompting William to reduce his workload and spend more time at home.

After Middleton announced that she is cancer-free, the duo has gradually returned to public duties.

Insiders told the outlet that Middleton has been hands-on when it comes to the couple’s three children, often borrowing a field for their sporting events and handling the daily school drop-off and pick-up.

“It’s all about pace,” said a source. “I also think she’d prefer to only confirm when she’s sure she can attend events rather than get someone’s hopes up and then have to pull out.”

The Post has contacted Kensington Palace for comment.

And as the princess finally falls into the year enough to feel ready to take on more, she’s expected to help her husband begin planning his ascension to the throne.

“Although the King carries out his duties with typical determination, he has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment,” former royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith. told People.

“As a result, William has taken on more duties and he and Kate have been preparing for their future roles faster than they expected.”

Last month, it was reported that the king held a private meeting with Middleton after the palace kick-started the ascension plans.