The royal is also a known ‘huge fan’ of Strictly Come Dancing, as revealed by Prince William in a Telegraph interview in 2019. The same year, she was treated to a private performance of the romantic ballet The Two Pigeons during a visit to the Royal Opera House in London.
This week, the princess appeared in the court circular, the official record of royal activities, for the second time since announcing she’s finished chemotherapy, with a planning meeting for this year’s Carol Belting Spectacular. It seems like more of the planet is now behind Catherine. I hope the Wales family feels the love coming from so many people.
Scheduled for November 10th, Catherine will participate in the solemn Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph in London, marking a powerful return to the spotlight after a challenging period of recovery. Sources reveal that Catherine has gone to great lengths to keep the details of her appearance under wraps, ensuring that only a few select individuals were privy to her plans.
For more than a decade, the mother of three stuck to a pretty standard royal template, and it’s not always easy, especially if you are the sort of woman who, like the princess, demands the highest standards of herself. There were the big tentpole royal events—Trooping the Colour, Ascot—interspersed with regular bursts of engagements tied to her chosen causes. All the main royal high notes were hit with perfect, repeated pitch.
Among those informed were 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, considering it was Catherine’s first public appearance in six months and given her ongoing chemotherapy treatment.
In the days before her brave outing at the event, her husband, William, held a hush-hush meeting with MI6, the British intelligence service, which wasn’t publicized in advance. During that time, William supported her as always, giving her all the information about his job and contributing in other ways until she’s ready to fully return.
Since the death of the late Queen and the departure of other key royals, Catherine has taken on more than her fair share. However, these commitments will not be announced far in advance in case she needs to cancel for any health reasons. They’ve got a busy diary coming up, needing to widen the family’s social events. This could well be the clearest indication of how things are going 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. As reported, Catherine enjoyed the performance so much that she shared a message about it. She’s been spotted at performances such as The Nutcracker over the years, both alone and with her daughter.
Elsewhere, Catherine has revealed that her daughter Charlotte also enjoys dance, particularly tap and ballet. Sources even dubbed the royal the “queen of dance” last year after a social media video compilation of her dance moments, which included showing off her moves during a trip to Belize and waltzing with Paddington Bear.
The princess is also a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing, as revealed by Prince William in a Telegraph interview in 2019. The same year, she was treated to a private performance of the romantic ballet The Two Pigeons during a visit to the Royal Opera House in London. Catherine is also known to be a fan of musical performances, as seen during her annual Christmas Carol service.
Yesterday’s ballet visit appears to signal that Catherine is prioritizing causes and events close to her heart during her recovery. Her shocking diagnosis is not only a blow to the royals as a family but also to the institution itself, which has rarely seemed more vulnerable.
But she will get through this, with the help and support of her excellent medical team, her parents—the redoubtable Middletons—her devoted husband, Prince William, and the King himself, who said he is so proud of her. All the princess needs now is to allow herself the space and time to make a full recovery. Truly, if goodwill and fond wishes were a cure, she would already be better. All our prayers are with her and her family.
As Catherine continues to focus on her recovery, the royal family has made a conscious effort to adapt her schedule to allow for flexibility. Insiders say that she will prioritize appearances that resonate with her passions, such as the arts, mental health, and children’s well-being, while maintaining a balanced approach to her duties.
Royal sources also suggest that Catherine’s presence at the upcoming Remembrance Sunday ceremony is of particular significance. It’s not only a poignant event but also an opportunity for her to demonstrate her resilience and dedication to her royal role after facing such a personal health challenge. The palace is ensuring that all measures are taken to accommodate her, making the event as comfortable as possible for her triumphant return.
