It is said that recovering from cancer treatment Kate Middleton just completed in September is being undermined by increasing pressures from royal duties and recent family crises.
Initially, the Princess had planned to slowly return to public engagements, but sources indicated she is now hitting new kinds of personal and professional challenges.
Kate marked her return to royal responsibilities with her attendance at the sombre Remembrance Sunday services earlier this month, an occasion that spoke eloquently of her commitment to her royal role at great cost to her health.
In addition, the Princess will host her annual Christmas carol concert, which she is personally organizing. But behind these acts lie a mounting pressure that is increasingly telling on her well-being.
A palace insider spilled to InTouch Weekly: Kate is feeling the strain of balancing her recovery with increasing royal responsibilities. “Kate was just trying to concentrate on getting back on her feet after her cancer battle,” the insider added. “So, the strain must be taking a toll.”
The scandal comes at a really bad time for the royal family, accused of public criticism over financial issues and environmental issues. It was claimed that King Charles and Prince William made millions of secret money from their private estates in a recently published documentary,
where the royals were shown to earn from public sector establishments, such as NHS hospitals, prisons, and charities. People have so far expressed massive criticism through various public media outlets.
Adding fuel to the fire, Prince William’s property portfolio has also been criticized for disregarding official environmental standards. This, too, adds to the pressure on the image of the royal family. According to sources close to the Palace, this has caused Palace staff members to counsel Kate and William to keep smiling in public.
Such a scenario, however does not come without its share of challenges.
Despite all the turmoil, the Princess and her husband, Prince William are being called upon to shoulder more responsibilities, particularly as their potential ascension to the throne seems increasingly imminent. Already; they are facing a challenging year, but the reality is that they would have to become King and Queen even sooner than anyone could have anticipated.
“It’s a special burden that comes with being next in line to the throne,” one insider said. “Kate and William have had to step up and prepare for what lies ahead, regardless of the personal toll it takes.”
While Kate’s health is obviously foremost in everyone’s minds, her position in the Royal House and public life are proving to be a pretty tough grind. The royal couple will have to weather an increase in extraneous pressures just about unseen; however, how they would take it further when their roles face higher pressures of the media and personal tensions is not known.