• Kate Middleton returns to her royal duties from home
• Princess has been overseeing a U.K. study on baby behavior observation tools
• Kate has a passion for research and philanthropy involving children, including launching the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in 2021
Here is what happened:
Kate Middleton has returned to her royal duties, albeit from home, following her abdominal surgery in January. Despite stepping back from public appearances, she has been actively involved in overseeing a U.K. study commissioned by her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The study focused on testing a new baby behavior observation tool, with the Princess being kept updated throughout the process.
The 10-month study concluded with overwhelmingly positive findings, as reported by the Institute of Health Visiting. The research aimed to assess infants’ social behaviors during routine health visits using the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) and its shorter version, the m-ADBB. The health workers who participated in the study rated the training programs highly, gaining additional knowledge and skills in explaining their observations.
Kate’s passion for research and philanthropy involving children is evident in her work, particularly with her own children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. She launched the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in 2021 and has been actively involved in various initiatives related to early childhood development. Despite the ongoing discussions about her recovery and whereabouts, recent sightings suggest she has been out on occasion, indicating a gradual return to public life. Additionally, recent controversies surrounding edited photos of Kate and her children have prompted a rare statement from the Princess, expressing regret for any confusion caused.
