Kate Middleton ‘to make soft return’ to public duties after surgery and photo row

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Princess of Wales will make a “soft return” to public life over Easter weekend once she has fully recovered from her surgery, according to a report. The newspaper said a team of palace officials was working to manage the “messaging” around Kate’s return to make her transition back to work as smooth as possible. open image in gallery William and Kate have been under the spotlight after she underwent surgery The princess was expected to focus on her early years project, described by aides as “her life’s work”, when she makes a full return, The Times adds. open image in gallery The Prince of Wales during a visit to a Homewards Sheffield Local Coalition meeting, at the Millennium Gallery William’s comment about his wife was made after he joined a group taking part in the event at the City’s Millennium Gallery, and listened to their stories of being homeless but now working to help others in the Sheffield area.