I think its good Kate and William got some time but I think their absence allowed an unfair narrative that they are workshy and reluctant take afoot. M&H will need to do enough to create their narrative instead of allowing the media to create their narrative.
I always thought that was quite dumb to criticize the younger generations they way they have. They needed to be given time to adjust to their life as working royals. Especially in the beginning, when they are starting projects. We don't necessarily see the fruits of those labor right away. And as parents, I'm sure Kate and William wanted to spend more time with their children when they are young. It's not the same as the Wessaxes in a sense that the Wessax children are school aged.