The Princess of Wales will 'rely' on her trusted nanny as she recovers from abdominal surgery - with Maria Borrallo's help being 'invaluable' at this difficult time, a royal expert has said.
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Kate, 42, is a 'hands on mother' but will need to 'rest as much as she can' - and Maria's contribution will be important so William has the capacity to resume royal duties, Richard Fitzwilliams added.
Kate left The London Clinic after 14 days and is now back home surrounded by her husband and three doting children. Prince William will take on additional parenting responsibilities and has cleared his diary of official duties as she recovers, supporting his wife and only returning to public engagements once she is settled.
The family are also being supported by their staff, including loyal, long-standing nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, whose role could be crucial in the coming weeks.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told MailOnline: 'Kate has obviously had significant surgery. As a hands on mother when possible, she will need to rest as much as she can.
'This means she will rely on Maria a great deal in the coming weeks and maybe months.
'There is going to be very considerable speculation as to when William is able to resume royal duties. Obviously, especially given the temporary incapacity of King Charles, the sooner the better. This makes Maria's contribution at this difficult time all the more invaluable.