Kensington Palace offers update on Princess Catherine’s return to public duties amid health battle

After Princess Catherine took a step back from public duties following her cancer diagnosis, speculation has run rife as to when she might make a return to the public eye.

The Palace’s previous announcement that she would resume public duties shortly after Easter only heightened the optimism of royal enthusiasts, who eagerly anticipate seeing their beloved royal soon.

Despite reportedly working on some royal matters behind the scenes, such as her involvement in the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, Kensington Palace has revealed that Catherine will not be returning to public duties for now.

“The princess is not expected to return to work until it’s cleared by her medical team,” a Kensington Palace spokesperson revealed to the BBC.

Early childhood will continue to be central to her public work.”

Despite the update from the Palace, Catherine’s ongoing absence has fuelled concern among royal watchers.