This week, the Princess made her appearance in the Court Circular, the official record of royal activities, for the second time since announcing she has finished chemotherapy. The occasion was a planning meeting for this year’s spectacular event, Carol Belting. It seems like the world is rallying behind Catherine, and I hope the Wales family can feel the love coming from so many people.
Scheduled for November 10th, Catherine will participate in the solemn Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Senate in London, marking a powerful return to the spotlight after a challenging recovery period. Sources reveal that Catherine has gone to great lengths to keep the details of her appearance under wraps, ensuring that only a select few were privy to her plans.
For more than a decade, the mother of three has adhered to a fairly standard royal template, which isn’t always easy, especially for someone like the Princess, who holds herself to the highest standards. There have been significant royal events, including Trooping the Colour and Ascot, interspersed with regular engagements tied to her chosen causes. All the main royal highlights have been perfectly executed over the years.
Among those informed of her upcoming appearance was her father-in-law. Catherine personally called him to share the good news, and he was understandably delighted that she could attend. Behind the scenes on the day of the parade, staff at Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace coordinated seamlessly to prepare for any eventualities, especially since this would be Catherine's first public appearance in six months, given her ongoing chemotherapy treatment.
In the days leading up to her brave outing, her husband, William, held a discreet meeting with MI6, the British intelligence service, which wasn't publicized in advance. During that time, he continued to support her by keeping her informed about his job while allowing her to transition into a different kind of role until she was ready to return.
Since the death of the late Queen and the departure of the Sussexes, Catherine has taken on more than her fair share of responsibilities. However, any announcements regarding her engagements will not be made far in advance in case the Princess needs to cancel for health reasons. The royal calendar is busy, with family social events planned, which could indicate how things will unfold moving forward.
On this occasion, Catherine privately attended a matinee performance of *Giselle*, presented by the English National Ballet at the Sadler's Wells Theatre in London. Reports indicate that Catherine enjoyed the performance so much that she decided to share a message about it. She has previously been spotted in the audience at various performances, such as *The Nutcracker*, both alone and with her daughter, Charlotte.
Catherine has also revealed that Charlotte enjoys dance, particularly tap and ballet. Sources even dubbed her the "Queen of Dance" last year after a social media video compilation showcased her dance moments, which included her showing off her moves during a trip to Ibiza and waltzing with Paddington Bear. The Royal family is also known to be huge fans of *Strictly Come Dancing*, as revealed by Prince William in a Telegraph interview in 2019. That same year, Catherine was treated to a private performance of the romantic ballet *The Two Pigeons* during a visit to the Royal Opera House in London.
The Princess is known for her love of musical performances, a passion shown through her annual Christmas Carol service. Her recent ballet visit appears to signal that Catherine is prioritizing causes and events close to her heart during her recovery. Her shocking diagnosis has not only been a blow to the royal family but also to the institution itself, which has rarely seemed more vulnerable.
However, Catherine is determined to get through this, and she has all the help and support she needs—not only from her excellent medical team but also from her own parents, the indomitable Middletons, her devoted husband, Prince William, and the King himself, who has expressed his pride in her. All the Princess needs to do now is focus on finding the space and time necessary for a full recovery.
Truly, if goodwill and fond wishes were a cure, she would already be better. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
