Kate Middleton sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' despite not being 'back to normal'

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Kate Middleton is adopting a measured strategy as she eases back into the public eye and attends various engagements following her cancer recovery.The Princess of Wales, 42, made an appearance at her fourth annual Christmas carol service on December 6, but she's not in any rush to resume her full schedule of royal engagements just yet.A palace insider told People magazine: "She is focused on herself and her family right now, rightly,".

Although the source warns that Kate has "not fully recovered," Queen Elizabeth's former press secretary Ailsa Anderson notes, "Each time we see her, she's looking better and better."Her recent public outings, including joining Prince William to receive the Amir of Qatar during his state visit to the UK on December 3, suggest a cautious and thoughtful comeback rather than an immediate plunge back into royal responsibilities.Following her announcement in September about the conclusion of her chemotherapy, Kate has been vocal about her careful approach. "The cancer journey is complex, scary," she expressed, acknowledging that her "path to healing and full recovery is long, and I must continue to take each day as it comes."An insider commented: "She won't be going back to work in the same way for a long time." Friends and sources indicate that Kate's ordeal has influenced her priorities, affecting both her family life and her role within the Royal Family.Royal author Sally Bedell Smith remarked, "She is very much in control of her return to public life.

She is doing what works best for her,". A source close to the royal household has said: "Life-threatening illnesses bring a reconsideration of priorities.