Since the announcement of Princess Catherine’s cancer diagnosis, discretion surrounding her state of health has been the official policy, leaving an information vacuum that has been filled by global concern and interest. Her decision to keep the details of her cancer treatment private reflects her desire to protect the privacy of her family, especially her children, at such a delicate time. This choice, while respected, has fueled public curiosity and given rise to a number of conjectures.

Recently, more details about her treatment have been released, including the possibility that she may require additional surgery. Catherine’s recovery has been a target of speculation and controversial statements, particularly from Spanish journalist Kja Caya. In a recent television appearance, Caya suggested that the princess’s recovery process is going slower than expected and anticipated the possibility of further surgery without providing specific details.

This information follows the abdominal surgery the princess underwent on January 16th, a procedure the details of which have been kept confidential. Caya expressed his concern by stating that the worst is not over and that the princess’s treatment will extend until August, with an additional surgery planned before the end of the year. In his words, it is unlikely that we will see the princess at public functions until her recovery has progressed significantly.

However, it’s important to consider the history of Caya’s statements, which have generated debate and skepticism. In January, she claimed that the princess’s first surgery had severe complications, including an induced coma, which was immediately denied by Kensington Palace and described as ridiculous and unverified. Despite assurances, Catherine’s lack of a visible presence at public events has led to speculation that her recovery may require a longer period.

Amid this climate of uncertainty, one media outlet has dared to forecast the date of the princess’s return to her royal duties, sparking heated debate and division of opinion. While some see this announcement as a glimmer of hope, others consider it premature and potentially insensitive given the unpredictable nature of her illness. According to this source, the princess does not plan to resume her official engagements for the rest of 2024, so it is likely that her next public appearance will not occur until 2025. The source revealed that for the moment, the British royal house has not commented on these new statements of the Spanish journalist. Currently, according to the source close to the Wales family, Catherine is expected to resume her royal duties next year.

Thus far, the princess has followed the standards set by the late Queen Elizabeth even as she faces cancer and recovery treatment. The monarch was famous for remaining stoic in the face of adversity. However, Catherine is very different from her more traditional predecessor despite her adherence to the royal rules. In 2023, Christopher Anderson told people that don’t give Catherine enough credit for being a genuine original. The author explained, don’t forget all those women that were born to the purple. Diana was a Spencer, which meant she came from a long line of powerful and wealthy aristocrats. Camilla was the granddaughter of a baron and from the age of 10, Elizabeth knew that she would be Queen someday. Catherine, however, is a descendant of coal miners; her mother grew up in public housing and worked as a flight attendant. Not only will she be the first truly commoner queen, but she will be the first queen with a university degree.

Anderson believes Queen Elizabeth saw something special in Catherine. Queen Elizabeth was impressed by how the princess never allowed anything to get to her. She maintained a quiet, almost regal sense of dignity—the source of “keep calm and carry on” attitude that the monarch herself so famously embraced. After deftly navigating the treacherous waters of the royal court for over a decade, the royal mum of three proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that she would be a huge asset to the monarchy. In addition, it’s speculated that Kensington Palace could issue an official statement on the health of the princess as a strategy to quell the rumors and provide a reliable source of information about the princess.