Kate Middleton’s quiet determination following event which ‘shifted her perspective’

Kate Middleton has been steadfastly tending to her duties as an essential member of the royal establishment. However, a certain element of resistance has poured into her work following her reemergence after a year of battling cancer, royal sources claim.

One insider told RadarOnline, “Kate understands now that life’s too short to keep agreeing to every demand. Her cancer battle really shifted her perspective.”

For the record, the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis was announced months after speculation about her mysterious disappearance from public life had reached its peak. Following the announcement, Kate had taken a sabbatical and underwent treatment for her illness.

After the treatment, it was announced in September 2024 that the Princess’ cancer was in remission, while she resumed her royal duties like she had never retreated from them.

“She’s stopped trying to please everyone. Her outlook is different now, and she’s finally paying attention to what her body and mind need,” another source added.

It is also being reported that the future queen has “learned the power of saying no” and is now aiming to “serve without losing herself in the process.”

Relatedly, Kate Middleton’s public engagements have significantly reduced ever since she rejoined the fold, with the royal even pulling out of events such as the Royal Ascot at the last minute. However, she remains the cornerstone of the most crucial ones among them, like the reception of world leaders, Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump, earlier this year.