However, there were also fans who were more optimistic, sending her love and words of encouragement, especially considering the difficult situation she’s been in. In fact, there was a moment when the princess acknowledged her place in life; she had been on her feet for a long time. There was a moment when she was watching the parade and was invited to sit, which she gratefully accepted. It was not a major moment but a defining one, in which she acknowledged that her body might not be what it used to be despite her problems.

Princess Catherine broke with tradition and once again presented the Wimbledon winners with their well-deserved trophies, and she looked extraordinary. Her presence, standing alongside her daughter and sister, as always, attracted great attention, and her entrance into the Royal Box was greeted with applause, which was a measure of how much her duties and family meant to her. Catherine looked so good. More importantly, she looked very healthy. This is a remarkable return for a remarkable woman, and I am sure that means the world will be happy to have her family around.

It is amazing how she never stopped smiling throughout the preparations for the King’s annual birthday celebrations. The wardrobe, make-up, and hair must have been a lot for Catherine, combined with having to appear in front of the cameras and crowds. Not to mention, guiding George, Charlotte, and Louis through the carriage all the way to the balcony of Buckingham Palace required a lot of effort from the Palace. Carefully managing to have the greatest impact with the least exposure, the preparations seem to have paid off as Catherine looked flawless. If you didn’t know she was going through a difficult ordeal, you would never guess.

The princess’s position on the balcony next to the King emphasized that her appearance was to support the family. Having his beloved daughter-in-law by his side was as important to him as it was to her. They had hoped for this to happen for months, but it depended on the condition of both of them, and things could change at the last minute for her sake. It was great to see her exchanging warm words with King Charles, both of them facing hardships to return to duty. It may be a while before the world gets a glimpse of Catherine again. I don’t think we can expect to see her in public for a while; it will take a while for her to come back.