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    Shock report reveals Kate Middleton’s brush with death: Insider says she was fortunate to survive

    Synopsis

    Princess Kate Middleton's cancer battle was a near-death experience, leading to a challenging recovery. Palace sources reveal she's prioritizing family and health over royal duties, gaining mental clarity amidst physical recuperation. After abdominal surgery and chemotherapy, Kate is carefully recalibrating her life, with limited public appearances planned for the summer as she focuses on rest and recovery.

    Shock report reveals Kate Middleton’s brush with death: Insider says she was fortunate to surviveGetty Images
    Kate Middleton's recent battle with cancer almost took her life, making recovery a long and difficult journey. According to palace insiders, the princess is focusing on regaining her strength and putting family first over royal duties. This serves as an emotional reminder of the true value of life and health.

    Kate Middleton is "fortunate to be even speaking of recovery" after her health issues have sent her "to hell and back" over the past 18 months, as per a report by the Daily Beast.


    Why did Kate Middleton need so much time to heal?

    Rebecca English, the Daily Mail's royal correspondent, was informed by a source that while Kate's physical recovery is still in progress, the experience has given her "mental clarity" about her priorities.

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    The report was released in the midst of the controversy surrounding her unexpected choice to not attend the Royal Ascot races with the king.

    After cancer was discovered, Kate first had abdominal surgery and then received prophylactic chemotherapy. The chemo treatment was administered through a surgically fitted "port."


    How will this change her role in the royal family?

    “I can say that, from what I understand, she is fortunate to even be speaking of recovery,” English, a longtime royal correspondent with excellent palace contacts who assists in coordinating the royal pool system that governs much royal reporting based in the United Kingdom, said on Tuesday.

    “On some levels I actually think this is a good reminder that she was really seriously ill last year and underwent a significant period of chemo. As anyone who has been through that experience will tell you, you can feel very unwell for a long time afterwards. It can take years to recover,” as per a report by the Daily Beast.

    What will Kate Middleton’s summer look like?

    According to the Daily Beast, Kate will attend the Wimbledon tennis championships. On July 8, she might also attend a "meet and greet" for a French state visit to Windsor Castle. Kate is anticipated to withdraw to Norfolk for the summer after that.

    According to a source who spoke to The Royalist, Kate is unlikely to make more than three appearances in the upcoming three months. The source stated, "The important thing here is Kate's recovery."

    Unfortunately, having three appearances in less than a week was too much for her, and she has learned her lesson. The remainder of the year will be considerably easier for Kate, as per a report.

    Last week, The Daily Beast was informed by another source that Kate is "recalibrating her entire life, her entire work-life balance." Public appearances, along with the accompanying forensic scrutiny and criticism, have never been easy for her to handle, and this week was just too much.


    FAQs


    Will Kate Middleton be making more public appearances soon?
    Probably just a few this summer as she prioritizes rest and recovery.

    Why was this recovery described as a 'wake-up call'?
    The illness, treatments, and public scrutiny have changed how she balances her personal and royal responsibilities.


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