Princess Kate has been tipped to avoid a royal tour with Prince William due to "extreme stress", according to a royal commentator, despite the Prince and Princess of Wales travelling abroad with their family.

Princess Kate Middleton’s recent skiing trip with Prince William and the family was just the first of many R&R getaways the couple has planned for 2025, as she continues to heal and enjoy a whole new lease on life alongside her nearest and dearest.

The vacation marks the royal family's second trip this year, following a ski getaway in the Alps Kate Middleton and Prince William are sitting out of the 2025 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). The royal couple will not be attending the annual awards ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday,

Prince William marked the 20th anniversary of BAFTA's Rising Star Award with a pre-recorded video message at this year's Film Awards ceremony. The Prince of Wales, who serves as President of BAFTA, appeared in a special video package introducing two past winners of the award to present this year's honour.