Kate Middleton health update: Princess of Wales releases first major update on project since cancer diagnosis


The Princess of Wales has tentatively returned to Prince William by posting her first project update since being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

Kate, 41, did so for Mental Health Awareness Week in a joint post with the Prince of Wales highlighting the psychological struggles young farmers can face.

The couple wrote on

“Spending a day together at Sam’s farm in Hereford, they chatted about mental health in the farming community, how to find support and the Duchy of Cornwall’s mental health strategy.”

While the princess does not appear personally in the video, which can be viewed in full on YouTube, it was produced by her and William.

It is believed that work on the agricultural project began before his current illness.

The post comes after the princess last addressed the public in a moving video in which she asked for space and privacy while undergoing preventive chemotherapy.

The revelation came in March following a period of intense scrutiny over his whereabouts after he took a break from public duties for planned abdominal surgery in January.

Kate revealed her cancer diagnosis in a moving video (independent television)

While his condition was not believed to be cancerous at the time, the disease was later discovered.

She explained that it took time to properly explain the situation to her and Prince William's three young children: George, 10, Charlotte, nine, and Louis, six.

Kate's tentative return to work comes after King Charles, 75, who also has cancer, began his public duties again late last month.

Despite reports that he would undertake a reduced summer schedule, last week the Monarch undertook five engagements in the space of 48 hours.

He has been so busy that he cited his busy schedule as the reason he was unable to meet Prince Harry on his brief visit to the UK this month.

However, Queen Camilla has warned the King not to overdo it despite his desire to return to normality.

King Charles made a surprise appearance at the Royal Opera House last week. (getty)

Kate was last seen in public on Christmas Day when she attended a church service at Sandringham Estate, as is tradition, with her family.

He is currently not expected to attend any public events in the near future, including the society wedding of the year between the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral on June 7.

William, however, will be attending the celebration for the 400-person guest list and will reportedly act as an usher.

Prince William will not be accompanied by King Charles or Kate Middleton at the so-called society wedding of the year as they continue their cancer treatments. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Hugh Grosvenor is a close friend of William and Prince Harry and is Prince Archie's godfather.

But Harry will reportedly not attend Grosvenor's big day to avoid overshadowing the event amid reports of rising tensions between him and his family.

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