So, here we are again—royal family drama storming back onto the world stage like a surprise Mercury retrograde wreaking havoc in your love life. And right in the eye of this royal hurricane is Kate Middleton, catching whispers of worry as she opts out of jetting off to Brazil with Prince William. Now, Kate faced down cancer earlier this year, playing her cards close to the vest about the details—and while there’s no headline-worthy relapse, murmurs are swirling that she might be navigating some fresh health hurdles. But hold on—before you jump to conclusions, maybe it’s not just about her health. The Duchess is knee-deep in a royal move, upgrading from a cozy four-bedroom to a sprawling eight-bedroom estate. Sounds exhausting enough, right? Toss in priceless art and historic artifacts, and you’ve got a full plate worthy of a Scorpio’s intensity. So, is Kate’s absence more about royal real estate drama than health dramas? Stay tuned as the stars, and the palace, keep us guessing.
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Royal family drama is once again making international headlines, and there are concerns that the situation might be taking a toll on Kate Middleton.
As you’re probably aware, Kate recently battled cancer, and she kept a low profile in the early months of 2024 as she underwent treatment.
We still know very little about her illness — the severity, which organs were affected, etc. — and there are new concerns that Kate is battling another round of health issues.

To be clear, there’s no indication that Kate’s cancer has returned.
But the royals are notoriously secretive about such matters, and there are rumors swirling around the news that Kate will not be traveling with Prince William when he heads to Rio de Janeiro for the Earthshot Prize awards next week.
William co-founded the Earthshot Prize, which “searches the world for environmental solutions that show the greatest potential.”
A this year’s event, William and a distinguished prize council will announce the five winners who will be awarded prizes of $1.3 million.

As many outlets have pointed out, there’s a good explanation for Kate’s desire to stay home that has nothing to do with her physical health.
Will and Kate are currently in the process of moving from Adelaide Cottage in Windsor to the nearby Windsor Great Park estate at Forest Lodge.
It’s an upgrade for the Waleses and their three kids, going from a four-bedroom home to an eight-bedroom.

And while it’s not a very far move, it is a rather complex one, as Will and Kate are in possession of numerous priceless works of art and historical artifacts.
So these are busy times for Kate.
And while Kate returned to public life back in the summer of 2024, she has been taking it slightly easier on doctor’s orders.
So her decision not to travel to Brazil might have been partially prompted by her health.
But that doesn’t mean that she’s received any new bad news.
We’ll have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
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