CARING FOR KATE

Princess Kate is being looked after at home by Prince William and their children following nearly two weeks in the hospital!

Nearly four weeks had passed since his last public appearance. But on Feb. 7, Prince William was back in action. After clearing his schedule amid Princess Kate's Jan. 16 abdominal surgery, 13-day London Clinic stay, and first week of recovery at home, the future king, 41, bestowed royal honors on community members in Windsor before attending a fundraising gala for London's Air Ambulance.

While William may have returned to work, a source says his main role continues to be caretaker. Kate, 42, still has a long road ahead following her "planned" operation, with Kensington Palace previously revealing she's unlikely to return to official duties until after Easter.

"William is constantly propping up cushions and offering her back rubs - so much so that Kate has had to scold him to leave her in peace!" shares the source, noting kids Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, have been "doting" on their recuperating mother, as well.