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Prince William and Princess Kate hire additional support as the Princess of Wales' return details revealed – see more

The selected candidate will join the royals at Kensington Palace


Prince William and Princess Kate hire additional support as the Princess of Wales' return details revealed – see more© Getty
Millie Jackson
Freelance Writer
Updated: September 9, 2024
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Princess Kate today announced that she is "looking forward" to getting back to work as she has completed chemotherapy, and as such, she and Prince William are expanding their team at Kensington Palace.

As posting on their website notes that the royal couple is hiring a senior communications officer. The description reads: "The successful candidate will lead on communications plans for Their Royal Highnesses' engagements and support on the delivery of communications strategies to promote their key projects.  The role will also involve responding to media enquiries on matters related to The Prince and Princess and their family." 

Travel between royal residences in the UK and travel abroad is required for the full-time role, although it will usually be based at Kensington Palace. The candidate must also be able to "handle sensitive information with tact and discretion at all times". 

Prince William and Kate laughing together© Will Warr
Prince William and Kate are hiring

While Princess Kate is slowly getting back to work, she was clear that her focus is still on her recovery, telling viewers: "Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes." Watch her full statement below...

Upcoming engagements

A new report from The Sunday Times has revealed that the mum-of-three hopes to attend the Cenotaph in Whitehall for the National Service of Remembrance in November, and that she may attend her Together at Christmas concert, held annually and televised from Westminster Abbey. 

The Princess has had a restful summer at Anmer Hall in Norfolk with Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, giving a rare insight into their family time in her video.

Michael Middleton playing cards with Prince William, Prince Louis and Prince George© Kensington Palace
The Wales family had a special summer together

Post-rest, the royal is understood to be having a few meetings at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor as she does some work from home. 

Despite this, there is no formal set date for her return to official duties as yet, and the 42-year-old is not expected to attend the Earthshot Prize in November alongside her husband. 

Kate Middleton and Prince William at 2022 Earthshot Prize Awards© Shutterstock
The couple usually attend the awards together

The royal has kept her finger on the pulse with her various roles, during her time off, and on 6 September, Princess Kate showed how invested she is, posting via Instagram, writing: "Delighted to welcome @DwayneFields as the new UK Chief Scout. The Scouts is such an incredible organisation, teaching #SkillsForLife and making a huge difference to young people across the country. Looking forward to working with you!" the Princess wrote in a message on X, formerly known as Twitter, and signed off with her initial "C".  

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