Following such heightened speculation, the Princess finally spoke out and confirmed her cancer diagnosis.
And now, amid more recent public outings, the 44-year-old has issued a rare update.
Kate Middleton’s battle with cancer
Middleton issued a statement in January 2024, after speculation regarding her whereabouts had hit an all-time high.
Speaking about her diagnosis at the time, she said: “This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.