17-1-2024 (LONDON) The Princess of Wales, Kate, is currently recovering in hospital following a successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace has confirmed. The 42-year-old royal was admitted to The London Clinic for planned surgery, and her recuperation is expected to extend until at least Easter, keeping her away from official duties.
The specific details of the procedure remain undisclosed. A statement released on Kensington Palace’s social media platforms conveyed the news and outlined the timeline for the Princess’s recovery. The statement read, “The surgery was successful, and it is expected she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery. Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.”
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— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 17, 2024
Highlighting the Princess’s desire for privacy, the statement added, “The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible, and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.”
Kensington Palace assured updates on Kate’s progress will only be provided when there is significant new information to share. The statement concluded with an apology from the Princess for postponing her upcoming engagements, expressing her eagerness to reinstate them as soon as possible.
Concerns and well-wishes poured in from Royal fans on social media platforms. One supporter conveyed, “Feel better soon, Catherine. Even while she’s not well, she’s worried about everything going on around her. You take care of you, and I’m sure people understand the need to respect your privacy for your children. They would want the same for their own.”
Another supporter expressed, “Prayers for a successful recovery for the Princess of Wales and for her lovely family as they navigate this difficult time.”
Notably, Kate has previously shared her reluctance to linger in hospitals due to memories of extreme morning sickness after giving birth to George in 2020. She emphasized her eagerness to return home and resume normality
