Kate Middleton’s brother James gives a health update on the Princess of Wales after she finishes chemotherapy
James Middleton has provided an update on his sister, the Princess of Wales, after announcing earlier this month that she has completed chemotherapy.
The father of one, 37, shared the health update in an interview with USA Today as he promoted his new book, Meet Ella, about how his beloved dog saved his life when he was depressed and suicidal.
James told the American news program about his eldest sister: “She’s doing well.”
He continued: ‘It’s not up to me to tell her how everything is going. But she gets the right support and focus she needs. And as with everything, it takes time to process it.’
James’ comments come as Kate begins to take small steps back into royal life, completing behind-the-scenes assignments for her early years projects and attending church with her family as she continues to recover from a difficult year.
James Middleton has shared a health update about his eldest sister, the Princess of Wales, while discussing his new book. In the photo: Kate and James in their childhood
Last weekend, mother-of-three Kate, 42, was photographed arriving with Prince William at Crathie Kirk Church near Balmoral.
The Mail later revealed that the couple enjoyed a child-free getaway to the royal family’s estate in Scotland, while Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis remained in Berkshire.
The brief appearance came less than a week after the Princess of Wales hosted her first working meeting in more than nine months, marking the start of her slow and measured return to public duties.
Father-of-one James discussed his new book Meet Ella on USA Today (pictured on Lorraine this morning)
Pictured: The Princess of Wales was driven to Crathie Kirk Church near Balmoral by Prince William yesterday
Last Tuesday, the royal family held a gathering at Windsor Castle with those involved in its ‘Early Years’ project, which looks at the crucial role the first few years of a person’s life play in the adults they become.
The Princess officially launched the Early Childhood Center in 2021, but has been researching the topic for a decade and has vowed to highlight the importance of the issues for the rest of her working life.
Kate was joined by members of her domestic team and representatives from her Center for Early Childhood at Kensington Palace.
It was formally recorded in the Court Circular, the official record of royal engagements, which stated: ‘The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales, held an Early Years Meeting at Windsor this afternoon.’
Pictured: The Princess of Wales made one of her only solo appearances this year when she attended the Wimbledon men’s singles final in July 2024
It was the first meeting mentioned in the Court Circular since the Princess held a roundtable conference for her Royal Foundation on December 6 last year.
Earlier this month, the future queen bravely revealed that she has completed chemotherapy and is now ‘focused on staying cancer-free’ as she released a touching new video of William and their three children.
In the family video, the princess told viewers that her cancer experience has taught her to appreciate the “simple but important things in life.” […] of simply loving and being loved’.
The royal then briefly outlined her plan to return to royal duties, acknowledging that she does not want to rush back into matters.
Earlier this month, the Princess of Wales announced she had completed chemotherapy by releasing this touching family video
Pictured: The Princess of Wales taking part in the Trooping the Color procession in London in June 2024
Pictured: The Princess of Wales at The Royal Foundation Center for Early Childhood launch event in January 2023
She continued, “Although I have completed chemotherapy, my road to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.
“However, I am looking forward to returning to work in the coming months and, when I can, making a few more public engagements.
Before that, Kate made a fleeting appearance in an Instagram video to congratulate Team GB on their Olympic efforts, which was posted on their official page.
In the short clip, Kate said: “From all of us watching at home, congratulations Team GB.”
The Prince of Wales, wearing an official blue Team GB top, shortly added: “Well done Team GB, you have been an inspiration to us all.”
Just weeks after King Charles announced he had been diagnosed with cancer, his daughter-in-law revealed in an emotional message in March that she was also being treated for the disease.
Since then, the mother of three has only been seen in public a handful of times, including Trooping the Color and the men’s singles final at Wimbledon.
A beaming Princess of Wales has sent a heartfelt message to British Olympians ahead of the end of the Paris Olympics, which will formally conclude last month
The royal then briefly outlined her plan to return to royal duties, acknowledging that she does not want to rush back into matters.
Before her appearance at Trooping the Color in June, the royal released a statement saying she hoped to attend an occasional engagement this summer, but urged the public to be patient with her as she , like many cancer patients, has ‘good days and bad days’.
After spending much of a year coming to terms with the diagnosis and undergoing ongoing chemotherapy, Kate relaxed as she smiled and waved to the delighted crowd – making a triumphant return to public life in a carriage procession for the Trooping the Color ceremony.
Ahead of the men’s singles final at Wimbledon in July, officials remained ‘hopeful’ that Kate would feel well enough to hand out trophies.
Fortunately, their hopes proved justified and in her role as patron of the All England Club, where the annual tournament is held, the royal family presented Alcaraz with the championship trophy after the Wimbledon men’s final.
After leaving the court following the trophy presentation, the princess and Alcaraz had a conversation in a room in the tournament’s main stadium. “You played so well,” Kate told him. ‘Enjoy the victory.’
Earlier, Kate went from the stands to the playing field to present the trophies, and shook hands with some of the ball kids working at the tournament.
Although future public engagements have yet to be announced, the princess reportedly hopes to attend the Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph.
However, she will not be accompanying her husband to the Earthshot Prize awards in Cape Town in November.