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This unexpected news has left not only royal observers but the entire nation in a state of disbelief and sadness—the kind of news no one could have foreseen, not even those closest to her. What we know now is that, despite the valiant efforts of her medical team and the princess’s unwavering determination, her condition has worsened.

It has been nearly a year since Princess Catherine publicly shared her cancer diagnosis, and she is continuing her recovery and returning to royal duties. Although Catherine had been largely absent from the public eye in 2024, with only a few appearances, her return to royal duties has been significant. Royal watchers have noted how she has made efforts to highlight the work of cancer charities, and insiders say there’s a new seriousness about her work. This goes hand-in-hand with the recent decision by Kensington Palace to stop the practice of giving out details of the outfits the princess is wearing on official engagements.

The princess, who has been heralded as a style icon and champion of the British fashion industry, having advocated homegrown designers such as Alexander McQueen, Jenny Pacham, and Alice Temperly, as well as high street brands including LK Bennett, Jigsaw, and Bowden, appears to have adopted a more low-key approach to her clothes at her latest engagements.

Now, insiders tell us that this decision was not just an effort to keep the focus on issues close to her heart but is also part of a secret pact with her husband, Prince William, to keep the focus on the monarchy. It’s no secret that she is the shining star of the Wales family, and the global interest is always on her versus the future king, which is something that’s been quietly concerning the princess too.

Since being in remission, Catherine has made a very conscious decision to step back a bit and let the spotlight fall more onto William, taking steps to ensure she does this as subtly as possible and giving him the chance to better connect with the public as future king. Her decision to no longer publicize details of her wardrobe is something that’s been very much prompted by the power struggle between her and William, rather than anything else.

Our insider says that while she happily welcomed the attention in the past, Catherine is mindful of the fact that the spotlight should be on William as heir to the throne. The princess is incredibly aware of the attention she gets and how difficult this can be for William, especially given he’s heir to the throne. While William, of course, doesn’t blame his wife for being so popular, it’s become difficult for him to shine in the way a future monarch should.

Now, the princess is in a very different headspace since her cancer battle and is keen to have the pressure taken off her. Her priorities have very much changed, and while she loves being front and center of royal duty, she’s keen to loosen the reins and take off the intense pressure of maintaining this flawless image. She’s hoping that it will not only help relieve any underlying power struggle between her and William, which will strengthen their marriage, but that it will also have many personal benefits too, as she prioritizes her mental health and takes time to redefine her own identity in the future.

The princess has transformed her public outings into more meaningful moments, breaking away from the usual Instagrammable approach. She is ahead of the curve, creating meaningful moments rather than Instagrammable ones. She’s the MVP of the royal family, and no one knew when she was going to come back.

As she continues to return to royal engagements in 2025, including visits to Wales and a recent Six Nations rugby match with Prince William, Catherine has been careful to manage expectations. She has been very good at managing expectations, and it’s wise for her to downplay it a bit because when she does more than people anticipated, it has a greater impact.

The princess is feeling closer to 100% than one would have thought at this stage. Her resilience continues to inspire, with her latest engagement being her solo appearance at the Irish Guard’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, where she attended as the regiment’s colonel and chief’s colonel.