Kate Middleton has been a member of the royal family since she married Prince William in 2011, but the Princess of Wales has known the royals since she and William started dating way back in 2002. William and Kate have been together for more than two decades, and as Kate has grown, she’s adapted tremendously to her royal role. This year has been a tough one for the princess, who announced back in March that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving treatment.
But a “huge move” shows just how close Kate has become to the royal family. Kate Middleton’s ‘huge move’ shows she is ‘comfortable’ with the royals Kate disappeared from the spotlight back in December 2023, just after her Christmas Day appearance. The princess was absent for three months, which prompted many people to question her whereabouts and wonder if she was alright.
Ultimately, Kate released a video announcement in March 2024 revealing that she had been diagnosed with cancer. Since then, she has made very few public appearances, only attending King Charles’ Trooping the Colour ceremony and Wimbledon. As Kate continues her recovery, she is now taking some time away to enjoy Balmoral with her family — and it’s a “huge move” for the future queen.
“This is a huge move,” said royal commentator Angela Levin, according to The Independent . “Not only because she is obviously not well yet, but it shows she feels very comfortable with the royal family.” Levin continued, “She is.