From what we're hearing, Kate Middleton has confirmed her return to work. It seems that all those reports of her working from home and using her laptop were misleading. It's puzzling how she has now resumed her duties, but that's the situation.
The Princess of Wales recently hosted a meeting with an early years charity, confirming in a recent video that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment and is now returning to light duties. The post from Tuesday states: “The Princess of Wales joined patrons of the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales this afternoon to hold an early years meeting at Windsor Castle.” The court circular documents engagements of the royal family, whether in public or behind palace walls.
Interestingly, the palace has not released any photos from the meeting or shared specific details about what was discussed. Just last week, it was confirmed that the princess would start doing some work behind the scenes following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. This development seems almost random to me. It feels like breaking news that she has returned to work in some capacity. However, we have yet to see what this work entails.
I find it confusing that she’s now considered back at work when she previously was not. To clarify for those who might be confused, Kate has never really had a traditional job. The engagements she participates in are minimal, even more so now. The notion that she is returning to work feels like a ploy to present the royal family as active contributors when, in reality, they do little beyond living off taxpayer money. Let’s keep it real.
In other news, it looks like Prince Harry is set to return to the UK this month, but thankfully without Meghan. It’s a relief she’s not making a return since she’s seemingly moved on from the UK. Prince Harry will be attending a high-profile charity event in London as the guest at the annual WellChild Awards, where he serves as the charity's patron. This organization supports seriously ill children and is one of the few UK-based charities he has maintained ties with since stepping back from royal duties. He has held this position for 16 years.
I’m pleased he’s coming back; it seems he allowed this information to be shared, as the Daily Mail wouldn’t have had access otherwise. He will be attending the event, just like he has done in Nigeria, Colombia, and New York. It looks like a lot is happening in New York lately, but it's great he’s working with these children and involved with this charity. Regardless of personal feelings towards Harry, it’s important to acknowledge that the Royals don’t do much in comparison to others who genuinely contribute to society, like nurses and doctors.
Now, let’s talk about King Charles. It appears he has overridden Prince William's wishes in a bid to welcome Prince Andrew back into the royal fold. Sources indicate that the monarch urged William to drive Andrew to church in Scotland last month. This public appearance alongside William and Kate has been interpreted as a significant boost for the disgraced Duke. A royal insider mentioned there was confusion about travel arrangements until a call was made on Sunday morning regarding Andrew's appearance with William and Kate.
The insider stated, “It’s more than he could have wished for.” The King has reportedly had multiple discussions with Andrew about his future royal role. A source revealed to the Mirror that the King feels overwhelmed with various issues and wants to resolve this one. However, this situation has created tension, as insiders suggest William prefers not to be seen with Andrew in public, despite their attendance at private events together. It seems William’s influence may have been diminished somewhat.
An insider explained that Andrew had to be encouraged by family support after being excluded from public events. It appears the King is pushing for his brother's return, but I’m not sure why. It’s evident that William doesn’t want to be publicly associated with Andrew, and I can’t blame him—most people wouldn’t want that association either. The fact that this is happening seems to diminish William and Kate’s standing, not that they are particularly popular anyway.
Charles seems to be acting out of loyalty to his brother, but nobody wants to see Andrew back. His past scandals are too significant to overlook. The events from January were utterly shocking, and no one wishes to see him return to public life. I’m baffled by King Charles's motives in officially welcoming Andrew back. It’s clear that William being seen with Andrew doesn’t help his case, and he is undoubtedly aware of that.
It feels like there’s some kind of royal chess game going on—manipulation at its finest. The return of Andrew raises many questions about what it means for the royal family dynamics. It’s puzzling, especially since they were just arguing about a house last week, and now this is happening. Maybe Camilla has intervened to smooth things over, giving Andrew a role to return to because he certainly appears pleased.
The recent narrative around Kate’s return to work seems orchestrated. The “light duties” she is supposedly resuming feel scripted, as if to fit a pre-planned schedule that doesn’t quite add up. The video of her announcement seemed overly polished, and now we’re seeing these so-called light duties. It just feels off to me.
I’m curious to see what other work she will undertake, and whether any original images from the event marking her return have been released. Does any of this make sense to you? I feel something is amiss with the entire situation surrounding Kate’s return.
