Princess Kate has already carried out a number of engagements this year (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
has continued her gradual return to royal duty this year with a number of public engagements so far.
After the Princess of Wales, 43, was , she immediately took a break from royal work as she underwent chemotherapy and treatment.
In September last year, the future Queen then announced , with the princess confirming she would begin a gradual return to royal work as she continued with her recovery.
Since then, Kate has undertaken a number of royal engagements both solo and with her husband , delighting royal fans with her much-anticipated appearances.
Talking about the mum-of-three’s gradual return to work, former royal correspondent Jennie Bond believes Kate will continue to be in control of her own schedule and workload as she adapts to life after cancer.
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: “We have already seen more of her than we expected in these early months of the year, so that augurs well.
“But I think she will be determined to remain in charge of her own schedule and she will dictate how much we see her on public duty, and how quickly she gets back to full-time work.
“And that is absolutely her prerogative after all she has been through.”
Earlier this year, Kate openly spoke about how she would be adapting to a new normal after she confirmed she at The Royal Marsden Hospital.
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The princess visited the hospital where she had cancer treatment last month. (Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
The princess said last month: “I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year.
“My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything. We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional.
“In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is, that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer.
“It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.”