THE DUCHESS of Cambridge has been on maternity leave since March and is not due to return to a full schedule of Royal engagements until September, but speculation is already rising around when she will next appear in full Royal regalia.
The in-demand Royal has not been seen since the birth of her third child Prince Louis, except at the Trooping The Colour festivities and the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams commented on the Duchess’ absence, saying: “Kate will be resuming Royal duties after taking extended maternity leave as expected after Louis’s birth, probably in the autumn.”
Royal biographer Duncan Larcombe added: “It is traditional for new Royal mums to take a six-month break from official engagements.
“The wedding doesn’t count because it was a family affair but other than that, she will pick and choose her engagements. Read more from EXPRESS.