Princess Kate has a loving family, including husband Prince William, children George, Charlotte and Louis, mum and dad Carole and Michael, siblings Pippa and James, etc., etc.
But her family members are far from the only ones who have the Princess of Wales' back. According to royal experts, her close friends are key to keeping Kate comfortable as she recovers from her recent surgery — and more than that, they are key to helping her stand on her feet as a senior royal.
