Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales posing with the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher, all bundled up in coats and standing with their arms in front of themselves in front of a beige wall.

As Kate Middleton, the mom of three, announced that she is now cancer-free, the duo have decided to resume their public duties. According to royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith, the duo has begun gearing up for William's eventual ascension to the throne.

Prince William and Princess Kate are stepping up. King Charles faced health issues. Kate battled and overcame cancer. William increased his royal duties. The royal couple is now focusing on their future as monarchs.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are adjusting to their future roles as King and Queen amid personal challenges.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are preparing to take up the biggest roles in their lives – king and queen, The New York Post reported. The duo have undergone a difficult year after Middleton was diagnosed with cancer following a planned abdominal surgery in January.