Princess Kate is likely to “lean on” her trusted nanny as she recovers from the abdominal surgery, it has been reported. Her nanny Maria Borrallo’s help is “invaluable” at this difficult time, a royal expert has said.
The Princess of Wales, 42, recently left The London Clinic after 14 days and is now back home surrounded by her husband and three doting children.
Prince William will assume extra parenting duties, adjusting his schedule by clearing it of official obligations as his wife recuperates.
He will provide support during her recovery and will only resume public engagements once she is well-settled.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said that while the Princess of Wales is a “hands-on mother” but will be required to “rest as much as she can” and Maria’s contribution will be important so William can resume royal duties.
Mr 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 can 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.”
Mr Fitzwilliams said that Kate has embarked on what everyone hopes will be a full recovery, but added that there will be a long “convalescence”.
He continued: “William will be with her and forgo royal duties for as long as he feels it is necessary. He has always put his family first. Kate has been as hands-on a mother as her role permits, but she has said that having a nanny is indispensable.
“Maria Teresa is, according to reports, extremely popular with the children but her training at Norland has meant she is ideal for whatever this role requires. She is of course a background figure, who is seen at some important royal occasions and who is indispensable at a time like this.
“Her training at the prestigious Norland College in Bath where she learned a huge variety of skills and to work long hours if needed, will be particularly useful during the pivotal weeks of Catherine’s recovery. The coming weeks may be difficult and will be a test of this redoubtable figure, who is so trusted by the future King and Queen.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales enlisted the services of the Spanish ‘supernanny’ in 2014 to assist with the care of eight-month-old Prince George. Currently, she is also responsible for looking after Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
