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The annual Trooping the Colour<\/span><\/a> is usually one of the biggest public moments for the royal family \u2014 and ahead of the June 15 event, speculation ran rampant about whether or not <\/span>Princess Kate Middleton<\/b><\/a> would make an appearance. Some experts suggested Kate, who\u2019s been undergoing preventive chemotherapy, might be able to wave at crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, while others theorized that the 42-year-old was unlikely to return to the spotlight until next year.<\/p>\n Far away from all the gossip, the Princess of Wales has been quietly working through her treatment regime with help from Prince William<\/b><\/a>, 41, and their children: <\/span>George, <\/span><\/a>10, Charlotte, 9, and Louis, 6<\/span><\/a>. \u201cKate\u2019s recovery is a one day-at-a-time thing,\u201d an insider exclusively tells Life & Style<\/em>. \u201cShe\u2019s not putting any pressure on herself to do anything or see anyone because deadlines in a situation like this can make the recovery way more stressful. She doesn\u2019t care truly what anyone thinks.\u201d<\/p>\n That doesn\u2019t mean she\u2019s hiding. Though Kate hasn\u2019t made an official appearance since Christmas, she has been seen out and about near her family\u2019s home, Adelaide Cottage, in the English countryside. \u201cShe\u2019s trying to make life as normal for her kids as possible,\u201d While no one would ever say raising three kids is easy, even without undergoing cancer treatments, hours spent with her family continue to help Kate heal. \u201cShe\u2019s so glad George isn\u2019t at boarding school yet<\/a>. Having all the children home under one roof makes a huge difference,\u201d says the insider. \u201cIt\u2019s one less worry for her.\u201d<\/p>\n The tight-knit clan\u2019s gotten closer than ever<\/a> since Kate\u2019s abdominal surgery in January and the startling health diagnosis she received afterward. \u201cThey order in and cook her favorite foods, and Kate loves making desserts with the kids on the weekends,\u201d shares the insider. \u201cShe\u2019s mobile, just a more relaxed version of herself. She watches movies and reads books.\u201d<\/p>\n Kate has also been extremely diligent about her doctors appointments, often showing up early. \u201cShe\u2019s just u\u0308ber focused on getting better,\u201d explains the insider. \u201cWilliam worries, but she reassures him it\u2019s all going to be OK. She even jokes about all the money she\u2019s saving on her wardrobe by skipping out on royal events!\u201d<\/p>\n Right now, the princess has got bigger plans in the works than whether or not she\u2019ll be smiling for cameras again soon. \u201cThis summer is going to be all about the kids<\/a>,\u201d says the insider. \u201cKate feels horrible that they\u2019ve been so worried about her, and she\u2019s making sure they each get to pick a special activity for them all to do together.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
notes the insider. \u201cKate spends time resting when they\u2019re at school<\/a>, so she can be the most upbeat version of herself when the children are at home.\u201d<\/p>\n