Katherine, Princess of Wales: A Year of Recovery and Reflection

Royal editor Rebecca English recently reported that while a full-scale foreign tour for the Wales family may be on hold for the time being, Prince William will undertake several solo foreign visits in the coming months, continuing his royal duties while his wife focuses on her health and family.

Despite this victory, insiders at Buckingham Palace have made it clear that Katherine will be stepping back from public life for the time being.

According to one palace source, “The priority for her now is her family, and especially her children.

After everything she’s been through, she’s going to focus on what matters most to her from now on.”

Some observers have noted the irony in the way Meghan, who once described feeling “restricted” within the royal family, now portrays her life outside the monarchy. Her claim to seek a more “blended” life stands in contrast to her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, who was known for wearing bright colors to remain visible in a crowd—a symbol of accessibility to the people.

As for Katherine, her future may be quieter in terms of royal duties, but her journey serves as a powerful reminder of the personal strength required to balance public life, family, and health. While 2025 may look different for the Princess, there is hope that she will return to her royal duties in the long term, with a renewed sense of purpose and a focus on what truly matters: her family.