Kate Middleton and Prince William have been ‘reconnecting’ behind closed doors: ‘Closer than ever’

Kate Middleton and Prince William have become “closer than ever” during this difficult time for their family, according to a report.

The Princess of Wales, 42, has stepped back from royal duties after announcing her cancer diagnosis to the world in March, prompting her husband to take on an extra workload.

As she continues to undergo chemotherapy treatment behind closed doors, the Prince of Wales has been caring for his ailing wife at home when possible.

Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, leaving The Rectory in Birmingham, England, looking cheerful and close
Kate Middleton and Prince William have become “closer than ever” during this difficult time in their family, according to a report.AP
“The announcement that the royals won’t be able to work as much has been unexpected, but it will allow Kate and William to spend more time together,” a source told Us Weekly.

“They’ve been reconnecting and are closer than ever.”

The mom of three’s time at home has also allowed her to spend more time with the pair’s three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

“Kate’s feeling strong enough to be very involved with the kids,” the insider added. “She’s been an active parent.”

However, when it comes to Middleton’s duties to her country, her role within the monarchy is reportedly up in the air.

Princess of Wales, Catherine, sitting on a bench while recording a personal update about her health and cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales, 42, has stepped back from royal duties after announcing her cancer diagnosis to the world in March.BBC Studios via Getty Images
A source told the outlet that Princess Catherine “may never come back in the role that people saw her in before.”

The insider added that she’s currently “re-evaluating what she’s going to be able to take on when she comes back” after undergoing preventive chemotherapy treatment following an undisclosed cancer diagnosis.

Prince William and Princess Catherine holding hands during their visit to the Grange Pavilion in Cardiff, Wales, UK, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush arrival
As Middleton continues to undergo cancer treatment, William has been caring for his ailing wife at home when possible.Ashley Crowden/Shutterstock
What’s more, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams elsewhere noted that once Princess Catherine returns to her duties, “it will be [based] on medical advice, and it will be very carefully balanced.”

The report comes just weeks after a source claimed that Middleton, 42, may not appear publicly as a working royal for the rest of the year.

As the princess continues to focus on her health behind closed doors, her husband has been filling in for his ailing father in France for the 80th anniversary of the historic D-Day landings.

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, embracing at the Royal Charity Polo Cup event in Windsor, Britain
When it comes to Middleton’s duties to her country, her role within the monarchy is reportedly up in the air.REUTERS
On Thursday, William led the commemorative D-Day ceremony at Juno Beach in Normandy, where he met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.

Normally, the king would be expected to attend the poignant events of the day, but as Charles is continuing his cancer treatment, his son — and heir to the throne — is stepping in for him.