While the world anticipates Kate Middleton’s return to her royal duties, it seems there will be some time before the Princess of Wales resumes her usual schedule of public engagements, state functions, and philanthropic endeavors. Kensington Palace clarified in a statement to the BBC that Kate will not resume her work until she receives medical clearance from her healthcare team.

“The princess will only return to her duties once approved by her medical team,” a spokesperson stated.

Earlier this year, there was optimism among royal supporters that Kate would soon be back to her activities, as the palace released an official report detailing her involvement with the Center for Early Childhood. According to The Telegraph, Kate was engaging in remote work with her patronage as recently as March, just before revealing her cancer diagnosis and beginning preventive chemotherapy.

The palace’s uncommon announcement coincides with Prince William informing well-wishers at various events that Kate is “progressing well” as he resumes his regular royal duties.

Three years ago, Middleton launched The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, a cause that remains deeply meaningful to her, as affirmed by Kensington Palace.

“Her commitment to early childhood development will remain a cornerstone of her public engagements,” the palace spokesperson reiterated.

Christian Guy, the project’s executive director, shared that Kate is pleased to see the charity’s continued efforts while she focuses on her recovery. He expressed her excitement over the foundation’s initiatives and her satisfaction with its ongoing progress during her absence.

In an interview with MailOnline, a royal source confirmed that Kate has remained closely involved with the initiative and the Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, a collaboration involving several major companies to advance early childhood development.

“The Princess of Wales played a pivotal role in establishing the business task force,” the source disclosed. “She has been kept abreast of its progress since its inception, including reviewing the report and receiving updates.”