She’s been there as a hands-on grandmother, a reassuring presence at huge royal events and the envy of all the parents in the schoolyard – so it’s no wonder that Carole Middleton is sure to be supporting her daughter, the Princess of Wales, through her recovery after abdominal surgery.
Kate, 42, is likely to have been doted on by her caring parents after leaving the hospital in January.
While the Prince of Wales has been at his wife’s side –