In a recent announcement from Kensington Palace on Wednesday, it was revealed that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has undergone planned abdominal surgery, leading to her hospitalization. The statement confirmed that the surgery, conducted at The London Clinic on Tuesday, was successful but has prompted the cancellation of all her engagements until Easter.
Prince William, in a show of support, will be reducing his public duties to stand by his wife during her recovery period. The palace statement indicated that Kate Middleton is expected to remain in the hospital for ten to fourteen days before returning home to Windsor to continue her rehabilitation.
According to the medical advice provided, the princess is unlikely to resume her public duties until after the Easter period. The statement also emphasized Middleton’s desire to maintain a sense of normalcy for her children and her wish for the privacy of her personal medical information.
The commitment from Kensington Palace was made to provide updates on Kate Middleton’s progress only when there is significant new information to share. The statement acknowledged the public’s interest and apologized for the inconvenience caused by the postponement of her upcoming engagements. The princess looks forward to reinstating as many engagements as possible as soon as she is able.
Kate Middleton, who relocated to Windsor in 2022 from their previous London base, is anticipated to recover at home after being discharged from the hospital. The royal family expresses gratitude for the understanding and support from the public during this time, and further updates on the princess’s recovery will be shared as necessary.
