Princess Kate is returning to her royal role on her own terms, according to a royal commentator.
The Princess of Wales travelled by mini bus to visit the National Portrait Gallery on Tuesday to launch an innovative project supporting young children's social and emotional development.
The appearance was her third solo outing of the year, with the princess highlighting causes that are deeply personal to her.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond suggested that although Catherine will be excited to return to full time work, she is still prioritising motherhood.
Princess Kate is returning to her royal role on her own terms, according to a royal commentator.
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Bond explained: “I’m sure if you asked Catherine what her most important role in life is at the moment, it would be ‘being a mum’.
“She adores her husband, but her children are the centre of her world and she has thrown herself into bringing them up in what must be a rather confusing environment for a young mind, as normally and lovingly and securely as possible.
“She knows perfectly well that many parents don’t have the luxury of choosing to be with their young children all the time. And she, too, is returning to her royal role – but she is lucky enough to be able to do it on her own terms and she is sticking to that.
The Princess of Wales is making a gradual return to royal duties after stepping back from work following her announcing that she had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form cancer in March last year.
Princess Kate delighted fans by revealing she was in remission from cancer, in January
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In January this year, Princess Kate delighted fans by revealing she was in remission from cancer.
Regarding her staggered approach back to work, Bond said: “Some will probably criticise her for doing so – but she has decades of duty ahead of her, and, as the Princess Royal recently commented, retirement isn’t something that is exactly written into the terms and conditions of being a member of the Royal Family.”
“It’s very encouraging that the Princess is feeling strong enough to carry out several engagements so early in the New Year.”
“I think we could all bet our bottom dollar that a top priority would be to work with children’s organisations again as soon as possible.
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Princess Kate’s visit to the National Portrait Gallery in London marks the Princess of Wales’s third solo public appearance this year
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Princess Kate’s visit to the National Portrait Gallery in London marks the Princess of Wales’s third solo public appearance this year.
Bond told OK: "This is not just lip service to a cause; early development is a passion for Catherine: something she believes profoundly as a key to a happier, more secure future for the young generation of today.
“She is now an acknowledged expert in this field and has every day experience of childhood development by bringing up her own three children in a very hands-on way. Even before she was diagnosed with cancer, Catherine was making it clear that her young family must take precedence over non-stop royal duties, especially while they are young.
“Following her treatment, she is even more determined to stand by her belief that early years of a child’s life are the most vital and influential in their future development.”
