While Pippa splashes around in the Caribbean: These friends support Princess Kate after her operation. Kate's circle of friends goes "far beyond her parents and siblings" Princess Kate's secret weapon Natasha Archer (36) is one of her closest confidants.

"I'm sure these longtime friends know exactly how to keep Kate happy after such a major operation," royal expert Jennie Bond said, according to OK! magazine. Kate is missing a confidante in the Royal Family. “Being part of the royal family can be lonely and Kate now, especially after the death of the Queen, has very few people she can go to and confide in,” says royal expert Jennifer Bond.