Along with many up and down the country, the Princess of Wales will be celebrating Mother’s Day on March 30 with her three young children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six. But this time last year, the public had only just learned of her shock cancer diagnosis.
As Mother’s Day approaches, former BBC royal correspondent, Jennie Bond, told OK! Magazine that Kate will be all too aware of how fortunate she is to be celebrating the special day with loved ones. Jennie said: “There’s no doubt that every milestone is extra special for the Prince and Princess and their family as they move further from the day she was diagnosed with cancer. This Mother’s Day is one they can wholeheartedly celebrate as Catherine continues her recovery looking radiant and back to her vibrant self.”
Kate and William have historically always shared heartwarming and sincere messages on occasions like Mother’s Day, as is tradition for the Royal Family to do so.
But the Princess, who is also a keen photographer, taking many pictures of her children throughout their lives, was forced to publicly apologise for causing “confusion” by editing a photograph of herself and her children before releasing it on social media.
It was only a few days later that the public was informed Kate had been grappling with her cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
Jennie adds: “I’m sure the whole family will be wanting to erase the memory of last year’s Mothers’ Day and it will be interesting to see whether she releases another card this time. I think she will.”
She said: “This year the celebration falls at the start of the school holidays, when the family would usually be in Norfolk, and if they are there, I’m sure it will be a day filled with as much outdoor activity as possible: walks and games, cycle rides and picnics.”
Kate announced her diagnosis last March before she revealed in September she had completed her chemotherapy, saying: “Doing what I can to stay cancer-free is now my focus.”
According to the expert, a wholesome day would be very much in line with Kate’s words last year about her illness giving her a new perspective on life.
Jennie said: “I imagine the children will be making hand-written cards — with William’s encouragement and help. And some gifts that either make her feel pampered, like bath luxuries, or that make her laugh, maybe a jokey cushion or book. Or perhaps both.”
She also added how William thinks his wife has “been amazing” in the past year. She explained: “I’m sure he’ll want to let her know that she’s a fantastic mum. So I can envisage a tasty, home-cooked, healthy breakfast in bed for Catherine, with some flowers from the garden and perhaps some of her own homemade jam!
“And then a day of simple family fun. Of course Catherine will also want to use the day to thank her own mother for all that she has done during the past year.”