Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly facing mounting pressure from royal aides to increase their public duties, as questions swirl around their reduced schedules following the Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have stepped back from many royal engagements in recent months to focus on Kate’s health and recovery. However, royal expert Camilla Tominey now claims that palace insiders are urging the couple to prepare for a more robust return to their roles.
According to Tominey, royal handlers are pushing the future King and Queen to “up their workload,” amid whispers within royal circles that Kate has been unfairly labeled a “part-time royal.”
This renewed scrutiny comes as the Princess made a rare public appearance at the new V&A East Storehouse in Stratford, East London, showcasing not only her commitment to her royal patronages but also her personal resilience.
During the engagement, Kate appeared composed and assured, a sentiment echoed by body language expert Darren Stanton, who analyzed her appearance for Betfair Casino. “Kate looks super confident in this appearance,” Stanton said. “She’s wearing a blue suit, which tells us she wants to be authoritative in this situation.”
He added, “Blue is a colour of communication and calmness, so it’s clear Kate has shown a desire to take the lead and engage actively with those surrounding her with a lot of ease. Throughout this visit, she carried herself with a lot of self-confidence and strength.”
Kate’s poised public demeanor may reflect a carefully balanced strategy by the royal family to ease her back into duties while maintaining sensitivity to her ongoing health challenges. Insiders suggest that both William and Kate are mindful of protecting their family time and well-being, but are also aware of the growing demands of their positions.
The couple has long been viewed as central to the monarchy’s future, particularly as King Charles continues to scale back certain royal operations and streamline the working royal roster. With a reduced pool of senior royals available for engagements, expectations on the Waleses are increasing.
Despite the pressure, the Princess of Wales’s recent appearance has been widely praised as a positive sign of recovery and dedication. While no official timeline has been announced for a full return to royal duties, Kate’s poised and confident outing in East London suggests she is gradually stepping back into the public spotlight — on her own terms.