As Kate Middleton continues her recovery, she’s confronting the looming responsibilities of her future role as Queen sooner than expected. Plans continue to be made behind the scenes for Prince William’s eventual succession,

Princess Catherine spoke about her “unplanned” year, while Sally Bedell Smith says King Charles’s health has prompted the couple to consider their future reign.

Kate Middleton has eased back into public life after facing her own health struggles this year. The Princess of Wales announced in March that she’d been diagnosed with cancer, like King Charles. In September, she confirmed she’d completed chemotherapy and was now cancer-free.

William and Kate prepare to succeed Charles and Camilla "There's a sense of calm before the storm,

As Kate Middleton continues to recover after her cancer diagnosis, she is also looking ahead at becoming Queen sooner than expected. The Princess of Wales just wrapped up her biggest public outing since completing chemotherapy in September—her annual Christmas carol service on Dec.

The Princess of Wales returned to her royal responsibilities in September following the conclusion of her cancer treatment

It’s been a difficult year for Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, as she spent most of 2024 battling cancer. Now that this battle is behind her and she is reportedly cancer-free, Kate is looking to her future,