It became clear last week that the Princess of Wales’ recovery is going well as she had been well enough to join her family for a break at Anmer Hall in Norfolk for half term after an emotional few weeks.
While the Waleses trip would have been slightly different and less action-packed than usual as Kate is still focused on getting her strength back, it would have provided the perfect opportunity for the family to catch up with many of their closest friends.
For Kate, in particular, the ladies who make up her inner circle will have been instrumental in helping with her recovery - as well as making everything easier for Prince William ahead of his return to a busy series of engagements where he will also be stepping up in King Charles’ absence.
So who is in the Princess of Wales' inner circle? Emilia Jardine Paterson Someone who is irreplaceable in Kate’s life is Emilia Jardine-Paterson.