Catherine, Princess of Wales, is set to spend a fortnight in hospital to recover from a successful abdominal surgery, as announced by Kensington Palace on Wednesday.
In a statement, the palace revealed, “Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery.” The operation, deemed successful, necessitates a 10 to 14-day hospital stay for Catherine, commonly known as Kate.
While the nature of the surgery remains undisclosed, a royal source informed CNN that the 42-year-old princess’s condition is non-cancerous. According to current medical advice, her return to public duties is unlikely until after Easter.
Upon discharge, Princess Catherine will continue her recovery at her Windsor residence. Advised to rest for two to three months; the timing of her return to official duties will be contingent on future medical advice.
The palace expressed the princess’s gratitude for the public’s interest, emphasizing her desire to maintain normalcy for her children and the privacy of her medical information. Further updates will be provided when possible.
Prince William, also known as William, Prince of Wales, will support his wife and children during her recovery, as affirmed by the royal source. He will refrain from official duties while she is in the hospital and during the immediate period following her return home. International travel for the couple is not expected in the coming months.
In a statement, the palace conveyed, “The Princess of Wales wishes to apologize to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements. She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible.”
Celebrating her 42nd birthday on January 9, Kate is known for her robust health and fitness. The London Clinic, located near Regent’s Park in central London, hosted her surgery and is touted as the United Kingdom’s largest independent private hospital.
In a parallel development, Buckingham Palace disclosed that King Charles, aged 75, is scheduled for hospitalization next week for the treatment of an enlarged prostate. The palace assured the public that the condition was benign, and the king would undergo a “corrective procedure.”
