'Huge step' in Kate Middleton's recovery as she slowly returns to work

Kate Middleton is slowly returning to work and will play a role in next week's Qatari State Visit, but will not attend every event as she continues her recovery after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Kate and Prince William will greet His Highness The Amir and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher, at their residence.

However, according to The Sun, the Princess of Wales will not attend the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace that same night. Kate will be hosting her fourth carol concert at Westminster Abbey a few days later.

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Kate and William will travel in a royal carriage down the Mall with the Amir and his wife, where the Qatari couple will receive a Ceremonial Welcome and Guard of Honour with King Charles and Queen Camilla.

While she'll miss the State Banquet, it's expected that Kate will join the royal family at the palace for lunch.

The Sun describes the State Visit as "a huge step on the Kate's road to recovery" and her ability to attend major royal events after making appearances at Trooping the Colour in June and Remembrance Sunday earlier this month.

William 'putting his foot down' to protect Kate

It comes after reports William is 'putting his foot down' to protect Kate and slow down her return to work, despite her being keen to get back to her duties.

A royal source told Heat, "Kate’s longing to get out there and make up for lost time and help as many causes and individuals as she possibly can now that she’s got her strength back. She’s also anxious to pitch in and support King Charles and Queen Camilla, who’s also been poorly."

However, William wants Kate to take things easy and focus on her recovery.

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"For obvious reasons, he wants this to be put in perspective alongside her own recovery," the insider shared. "He's putting his foot down and urging Kate to draft a schedule that puts herself first, no excuses."

"Next year is going to be a very big year, and ideally William would love it if Kate's able to carry out her engagements as close to normal as possible. But he's also crystal clear that her health comes first, and he's let everyone around them know that he doesn't want her to dive back in too quickly."

Apparently, William is nervous Kate will "overdo it and put her health at risk", because she's still "fragile".

The Palace has been ordered not to "overload" Kate's schedule, with the insider saying, "He's urging Kate to stay focused on her steady recovery rather than putting too much on her plate."

"He just wants to be sure she feels supported without unnecessary pressure."

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