Why Princess Catherine chose to brave the spotlight again despite ongoing health battle

Princess Catherine delighted the public when she recently returned to public life amid her ongoing health battle.

Catherine had remained largely absent from the public eye following a two-week hospital stay in January where she underwent major abdominal surgery. It was later revealed, in an emotional video message, that she had been diagnosed with cancer and would be taking time away as she undergoes treatment.

Her absence initially sparked concern among royal watchers. However, worry quickly turned to delight when Catherine was met with overwhelming fanfare following her attendance at this year’s Trooping the Colour. Later, she received a standing ovation upon her arrival at this year’s Wimbledon tournament.

Catherine’s long-awaited return not only made for stunning scenes it also spoke to the beloved royal’s commitment to duty, according to former royal butler Grant Harrold.

“Kate has got a huge sense of duty, just like the late Queen did. There have been plenty of comparisons between the late Queen and Prince Philip and the Prince and Princess of Wales,” he told Sky News.

“She would’ve returned because of duty and the love of the family.

“She also wants the British public and Commonwealth to see she is as good as she can be and is getting on with life, just as millions of other people have to.

“She’s trying to carry on with as much of normal life as possible, which includes her royal duties.”

In addition to her recent appearances reassuring the public about her ongoing health battle, she recently took to social media to share that she is “making good progress” in her fight against cancer.

In her first official statement since revealing her diagnosis earlier this year, Catherine expressed her gratitude to supporters for their encouraging words and provided an update on her recovery.

“I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times,” she began.

“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.

“My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.”