As Kate Middleton continues to recover after her cancer diagnosis, she is also looking ahead at becoming Queen sooner than expected. The Princess of Wales just wrapped up her biggest public outing since completing chemotherapy in September—her annual Christmas carol service on Dec.

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 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.” An insider also told the outlet that Middleton and William are preparing for more demanding years ahead,

The Royal succession rules are clear, and that means the expectations for the members of the Royal Family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate Middleton are easy to understand even if you are not all that familiar with how royalty works.

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,

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.

After completing chemotherapy, the Princess of Wales is navigating the expectations tied to her future role as Queen

Despite a challenging battle with cancer, Kate Middleton is reportedly preparing to take on her role as Britain's future Queen "sooner than expected".