In that time, she has only been seen twice, at Trooping the Colour and Wimbledon. Her recent appearance has sparked urgent news alerts from the British media, signalling a hopeful step towards resuming royal duties. While it was heartening to see Catherine sharing a hymnbook with her husband, such appearances can also spark concern and speculation.

Experts have suggested she may be feeling pressured by the scrutiny surrounding her health, with each public appearance fuelling rumours. While she looks healthy in the new photos, they are in contrast to earlier in the year, when Kensington Palace faced criticism for its handling of the Photoshop issue surrounding her process. The royal family typically returns to work in September, sticking to a pre-planned schedule until Christmas.

Many were relieved to see Catherine well enough to visit local shops, and it is expected that she will soon be taking her children to school. In November, William will travel to Cape Town to attend the Earthshot Awards, which will likely be without her. Catherine’s current priority is to manage her stress and focus on her recovery. However, the constant pressure can be a challenge, especially when it comes to her charity work and royal duties.

During King Charles’ travels, Catherine has made spending time with her children a priority. When Catherine announced her illness, it was widely believed that she would eventually return to her royal role, but no official plans have been shared as autumn approaches. She has expressed a mix of heaviness and hope in her message about her health challenges, acknowledging the fear and uncertainty that comes with such news.

Catherine has always valued family time and is now able to prioritise it even more while enjoying a quieter life away from the spotlight. While she is likely to return to royal duties, it will likely be on a new schedule that allows for more privacy. The public is still eagerly awaiting her potential return, which could be as late as 2024 or 2025, but for now, she continues to cherish her family time in Scotland.