It is hard to deny that 2024 has been a difficult year for members of the royal family, and one member of the family who has been in everyone’s mind this year is Princess Catherine. Looking ahead, every event where we might hope to see the Princess of Wales in the coming months will now be filled with anticipation and hopefulness.

So it makes sense that any bit of information released is going to get people’s attention. The latest news from an insider, said to be close to the Wales, has revealed that Princess Catherine is nearing the end of her treatment, and the doctors believe she’s responding positively. Making two appearances before the summer break at Wimbledon and Trouping the Colour was a clear signal that she is doing well. That is what we are hearing privately as well. It’s not over, but there is lots of optimism, lots of positivity.

However, a new and vicious claim has started circulating on social media after one remarkable detail about the Princess of Wales was revealed this summer. Catherine is going to Scotland to be with her family. Her decision to leave England and head up to Scotland illustrated how comfortable she felt to be there as she continues her recovery from cancer. Yet on Tuesday, she came under fresh, heavy fire for having the sheer bloody gall to go on holiday.

I can understand why social media users, with many disrespectful comments, would do this to her. Catherine can say what she likes, and be warned—I think it’s wonderful she can do that. The children will be delighted also. The situation is, of course, horribly reminiscent of when, in February and March, social media was swamped by unprecedented hysterical claims and counterclaims about the Princess’s whereabouts, well-being, and marriage.

Things calmed down when she was diagnosed with cancer, but the nauseous undercurrent speculating about what is really going on still swirled about social media. For her first official engagement of the year at Trouping the Colour, being overrun with people posting the absurdly offensive notion that her diagnosis was a cunning ruse and she had just been out of sight.

The signs are that Catherine’s cancer treatment, which is ongoing, is progressing well. They also pointed out Prince William getting back to public-facing duties and attending sporting events as further proof that his wife is on the mend and turning a corner in her current health journey. Clearly, the Princess has been exceptionally open and honest about her health. She’s very happy with the King and the Queen, and she knows they will understand if she has to rest.

Queen Camilla has joined King Charles on the Balmoral Estate before they are joined by family members for the Royals’ annual summer holiday. According to our well-placed source, Camilla headed up to meet the monarch at Birkhall on Friday, where the couple enjoyed their honeymoon in 2005. The property has been described as a perfect retreat for the King as he continues his cancer treatment, and somewhere Their Majesties can relax and unwind during a second honeymoon.

Camilla has been spending time with her family over the past few weeks and headed to meet Charles just before the weekend. Birkhall is like a second home to both of them; they absolutely adore it. Not only is it where they had their honeymoon, but also where they both enjoy spending time together away from prying eyes. Birkhall isn’t just a favorite for Charles and Camilla—it was also a honeymoon haven for the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy.

Situated in the heart of the Balmoral Estate in Scotland, the royal holiday home was once occupied by the late Queen Mother. While in Scotland, Their Majesties are said to be residing at Birkhall, even when the rest of the royal family arrives at the estate next week to take up residence in the 52-bedroom castle.