Princess Catherine spoke about her “unplanned” year, while Sally Bedell Smith says King Charles’s health has prompted the couple to consider their future reign.

As Kate Middleton continues her recovery, she’s confronting the looming responsibilities of her future role as Queen sooner than expected. Plans continue to be made behind the scenes for Prince William’s eventual succession,

“Although the King is carrying out his duties with typical determination, he has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment," royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith told People. "As a result William has been taking on more responsibilities, and he and Kate have been preparing for their future roles sooner than they would have expected.”

It’s been a difficult year for Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, as she spent most of 2024 battling cancer. Now that this battle is behind her and she is reportedly cancer-free, Kate is looking to her future,

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

It's no secret that Kate Middleton will one day become Queen of the United Kingdom. According to People, King Charles III has "accepted limitations during his cancer treatment," allowing Prince William to take on more duties in recent months.

The Princess of Wales is steering her future role as a Queen after her chemotherapy. Kate Middleton is moving forward navigating a new reality after ending up the year with her heartwarming Christmas carol service.