Amid Kate Middleton-Prince Williams divorce rumours, a big update on royal couple's relationship after cancer struggles

Amid sensational rumours about their married life, Prince William and Kate Middleton have been making more time for each other after the Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer, according to a source. According to a report in The Mirror, William and Kate are "making a serious effort to carve out more quality time together" as she has returned to royal duties.

On Tuesday, The Princess of Wales made a rare public appearance alongside the King and her husband, the Prince of Wales, to welcome the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to the United Kingdom. Kate extended a warm welcome to the Qatari guests at their private residence.

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Prince William-Kate Middleton welcome guests from Qatar

The royals posed for photos before taking their guests to the Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, where King Charles was ready to greet them. Kate was seen smiling alongside William and their guests at their London residence.

Queen Camilla was absent from the event after suffering from a chest infection. Doctors have advised Camilla to rest and fully recover from the lingering effects of the illness, which she contracted after her and Charles' trip to Australia and Samoa.

The Princess of Wales had taken a step back from her work after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Kate has now been making a slow return to her public duties after completing her cancer treatment in September.

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William-Kate spending quality time together

Both William and Kate are trying to make a conscious effort to make more time for each other, according to The Mirror. With Kate Middleton's schedule filling up, the source said the pair are "loving every minute" they get to spend together.

"They tend to stay home but they're now talking about stepping out more often, going for nights at private members clubs with friends like they used to do. But it’s not just about nights out, the simple, cozy nights in, where they cook a nice meal and cuddle on the couch with a movie are what they enjoy most," the source was quoted as saying by The Mirror.

William and Kate share three children- Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Looking after their kids means they often struggle to get any alone time, but the source said they have a sneaky plan up their sleeves.

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"They're planning to send the kids off for sleepovers with friends so they can have some much-needed 'mum and dad' time at home," the source told In Touch Magazine.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be "in a very good place right now," with the source describing their bond as "stronger than ever." The comments come after Kate joined her husband for her biggest royal duty since completing her cancer treatment.

William-Kate to make a public appearance om Christmas

Prince William and Kate Middleton, who have battled cheating and divorce allegations this year, are all set to make a joint appearance with their three kids at the Princess of Wales' upcoming Christmas carol service. This will among the few rare public appearances they will make together amid reports of a strained relationship.

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According to The Independent, Kate Middleton will deliver a heartfelt Christmas message about the importance of love, which she describes as "the greatest gift we can receive".

The public appearance comes at a time when speculation about their relationship has dominated headlines, with rumours of tension reportedly straining the royal couple. Despite multiple denials of a rift in the family, the royal couple has often found themselves in the midst of excessive media scrutiny.