Kate Middleton expected to step back by ‘cutting ties’ and ‘spending time with friends’ as part of her post-op recovery (while some charities will miss her, we hope she doesn’t turn her back on the Early Years)

Kate Middleton portrait holding flowers split layout with Kate and William, Prince George, Charlotte and Louis on royal balcony.

Kate Middleton is set to 'cut ties' with certain organisations as she focuses on recovering from her abdominal surgery with her family and friends.

Like most parents, the Princess of Wales admitted she felt 'mum guilt' as she juggled her working royal responsibilities with parenting her three children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five. Kate, who was ranked 13th hardest-working royal of the decade has postponed all royal engagements until after Easter, giving herself plenty of time to recuperate at home.