Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has been nominated for Time magazine’s prestigious “Person of the Year” award. At 42, she is being recognized for her efforts to spark important conversations about privacy and health for public figures, according to the New York Post.
This year, Princess Kate faced major health challenges, including abdominal surgery and a cancer diagnosis in January. She stepped back from public life to focus on her recovery but has since gradually resumed her royal duties.
Her recent appearance at the “Together at Christmas” carol service, which she organized at Westminster Abbey, emphasized themes of love, compassion, and resilience. She drew inspiration from her own personal struggles, telling singer Paloma Faith, “I never expected this year to unfold the way it did. It was unplanned, but I think many people have faced immense challenges this year.”
Other Nominees
Princess Kate joins a notable group of nominees for the award, including:
- President-elect Donald Trump
- Elon Musk
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Vice President Kamala Harris
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
- Mexican mayor Claudia Sheinbaum
- Podcast host Joe Rogan
- Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny
Time’s “Person of the Year” award honors individuals or groups who have made a significant global impact, whether positive or negative. The winner, to be announced on December 12, will follow Taylor Swift, who received the title in 2023.
