Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis to the world on March 22, prompting the Royal Family to carefully consider their approach to updating the public about her health.
Before the Princess of Wales’s announcement, there was widespread speculation about her whereabouts.
Now, as she undergoes treatment, questions have arisen about her ability to fulfill her royal duties and the timeline for her return.
Some reports suggest Kate might resume her duties by fall, while others believe she will take her time with recovery.
Amid this uncertainty, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams spoke to US Weekly about how the Royal Family plans to manage the situation to avoid past mistakes.
“Lessons should have been learned from what happened earlier. I mean, if you’re not told at all, and months pass, clearly there’s speculation and that could happen again.
So, I’m sure that it will be handled in a different way,” Fitzwilliams stated.
He emphasized the importance of regular updates, saying, “I think the palaces recognize that it is essential from time to time to update the press — and through them the public of course — [on] important issues.”
Fitzwilliams pointed out the benefits of transparency, referencing the current approach with King Charles: “It’s very good to see what’s happening now, and I think everyone’s very pleased about that.
I would hope by the fall or by the end of the year matters will have resolved themselves. But you just don’t know,” he added.
As the Royal Family navigates this delicate period, their strategy aims to balance the need for privacy with the public’s desire for information, ensuring that updates about Kate Middleton’s health are managed responsibly and effectively.
