For the first time since her cancer treatment ended, Catherine, Princess of Wales, is resuming her royal duties. She has appeared in the Court Circular, which lists engagements undertaken by royal members, for the first time in months, following an important meeting attended to one of her favorite causes: early years development in children.

On Tuesday, the princess chaired the meeting at Windsor Castle, with her household team and the staff of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. This organization, founded by Catherine, is dedicated to reporting on and conducting key research in early childhood development. Throughout the years, her staff defined this as her "life's work," and the princess has stuck to ensuring that children receive the support they need at their formative years.

This was a major event for Catherine because she only appeared in the Court Circular the third time since her health issues became public early this year. Official record indicated that : "The Princess of Wales, joint patron, the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon held an early years meeting at Windsor Castle." This status declaration highlights her comeback into the limelight, coupled with her taking up of her commitment where she laid it down temporarily.

The summit was reportedly based on her "Shaping Us" campaign. According to reports, the event is associated with Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, an initiative that focuses awareness campaigns about how crucial the first five years of a child are in shaping later life. Catherine has always believed that care during this age is paramount; she believes that intervention at a young age allows her to comprehend the long-term effects on the individual and, by extension, society as well.

Earlier this year, Catherine publicly indicated that chemotherapy was over, and she expressed gratitude about health and wellbeing on a very emotional video message that features the family. She asserted in the video that she cannot be allowed to have cancer and continue with her passions, especially those concerning early childhood development. For months, news reports kept Catherine's cancer diagnosis a secret, only leaking about her battle with the disease when her chemotherapy session started in February. News of her father-in-law, King Charles, broke a week after in February as he began receiving treatments for his condition: an enlarged prostate.

Although Catherine appeared in public infrequently while undergoing her treatment, much was still in motion behind the scenes. She continued reaching out to her staff and officials connected with the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, meaning that even if the job was not always accounted for on paperwork, she guaranteed progress in the work.

However, Catherine did not take to hiding behind for some of the high-profile events, like the King's Birthday Parade in June-popularly known as Trooping the Colour. Later in July, she officiated the awarding of men's Wimbledon final trophy to champion Carlos Alcaraz; that's how it is entered into the Court Circular. This was a clear indication of her hard resolve to continue carrying out her royal duties silently though she was fighting her illness.

It would come as no surprise if the princess of Wales resumed her official duties after what she has been through. Doubtless, this comes as a welcome respite not just for the royal family but also for the public at large. The renewed interest in early childhood development, which must surely be the most urgent of concerns for her, will further galvanize individuals who wish to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families.

Meanwhile, it was in the Court Circular as well that Prince William, the Prince of Wales, appeared for his own official engagement on the same day. He went to the 22 Special Air Service regiment in Credenhill, Herefordshire in order to continue serving the royal family on active service. Together, the Prince and Princess of Wales are returning to their full schedules, with Catherine's recovery marking a hopeful new chapter for the couple's shared work in both public service and philanthropy.