Royal news – live: Kate ‘sets date for return’ as Meghan reveals pain at ‘cruel’ pregnancy comments

Comes as Princess of Wales’ uncle Gary Goldsmith shed further light on the ongoing rift between Prince William and his brother Prince Harry.

Kate Middleton is “doing her best” to return to royal duties after Easter, a royal expert has claimed. Ingrid Seward, editor in chief of Majesty Magazine, addressed concerns that the Princess of Wales has not been seen in public since her abdominal surgery in January.

She told The Mirror: “The Princess is obviously doing her best behind the scenes to get fit and healthy so she is ready to face the publicity which will surround her return to public engagements after Easter.”

Buckingham Palace has been approached for comment. The remarks came as Meghan Markle spoke out against the “toxicity” of social media as she revealed she faced online abuse while pregnant.

During a keynote speech at South by Southwest (SXSW) festival to mark International Women’s Day on Friday, the Duchess of Sussex recalled the “cruel” comments aimed at her while carrying her two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

On the comments she faced, the duchess said: “You just think about that, and have to really wrap your head around why people would be so hateful. It’s not catty, it’s cruel.”