Princess Kate ‘out and about’ more with family as cancer treatment continues

THE Princess of Wales has reportedly been out and about more with Prince William and her three children in recent weeks.

Kate, 42, revealed her health battle to the world in an emotional video message on March 22.

The mum-of-three said it came as a “huge shock” to her following further tests after her abdominal surgery in January.

She said the family now needs “time, space and privacy” while she completes her treatment.

Kate, who is undergoing chemotherapy after the cancer diagnosis, also said she will not be returning to public duties for the foreseeable future.

However the princess has continued to receive a deluge of support including “tens of thousands” of get-well-soon cards, according to the Mail.

Palace officials are said to be “so touched” however her team are struggling with the quantity of correspondence.

The Court Post Office normally expects around 1,000 letters a week but the volume has surpassed that since March.

In her video message, Kate admitted it had been an “incredibly tough couple of months” for her entire family – but was thankful for the messages of support.

She said: “I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery.

“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful.”

Kate added: “It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.

“But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK.

“As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.

“Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too.”

The Sun has contacted Kensington Palace for comment.

It comes as Kate is said to be “excited” by her business taskforce’s new report that claims the UK could reap £45.5billion in economic benefits if firms prioritise early childhood.

She has been following the work of chief executives she convened last year to galvanise business action on the importance of the formative years of a child’s development.

The Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood has produced a report recommending a range of interventions from creating a culture inside and outside firms that prioritises childhood to supporting parents with greater resources and flexibility in the workplace.

Among the eight-member taskforce are the chief executives of Ikea, NatWest Group and Deloitte – and their report highlights how the nation could benefit from an estimated £45.5billion.

The report follows the launch of Kate’s long-term campaign Shaping Us in January last year, described as the princess’ “life’s work”, and aimed at highlighting the crucial first five years of a child’s life.

Christian Guy, executive director of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, briefed Kate on the new report she has read, and said she was “excited” by the document.

He said: “Shaping Us was about awareness but also for her it’s so important to have action.

“So to have eight of the most significant businesses in Britain come forward, make the case to their fellow business leaders is vital – it’s exciting for her and it’s a priority going forward for our centre’s work.”

Mr Guy added: “This is another crucial moment for Her Royal Highness’ early childhood work because its impact, and the work of her Centre for Early Childhood, is rolling on as she recovers.”

A Kensington Palace spokesman stressed the launch did not signal Kate “returning to work”.

They said “…early childhood is a huge priority for the Princess of Wales, and she has been kept fully up to date throughout the process and the development of the task force’s work and she has seen the report…”

The princess has been working to raise the profile of the early years development of children for some years and established her centre in 2021 as part of the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales.