Princess Kate has undergone a successful abdominal surgery and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital, as announced by Kensington Palace.
This news comes as a relief to the public, with a royal expert stating that the surgery is not cancer-related.
The statement released by Kensington Palace revealed that the Princess of Wales had been admitted to the London Clinic for a planned procedure.
While there has been speculation about her condition, the palace has refrained from providing any details.
Royal expert Rebecca English mentioned that she understood the surgery to be non-cancerous, but official confirmation has not been given.
Following the surgery, Princess Kate is expected to remain in the hospital for approximately 10-14 days before returning home to continue her recovery.
Based on current medical advice, she will not resume her public duties until after Easter.
This means that the Prince and Princess of Wales’ scheduled visit to Rome will be postponed.
Abdominal surgeries encompass various techniques depending on the specific organ requiring treatment.
These procedures are typically performed to alleviate symptoms caused by conditions such as injury, trauma, ruptured appendix, or internal bleeding, according to Far North Surgery.
Recovery periods vary for each individual, but most patients are able to resume their day-to-day lives within 1-3 months.
A spokesperson from the palace expressed the Princess of Wales’ gratitude for the public’s interest while also emphasizing her desire to maintain normalcy for her children and keep her personal medical information private.
Kensington Palace will only provide updates on her progress when significant new information arises.
Once discharged, Princess Kate is expected to recover at her home in Windsor and may require 2-3 months of recuperation.
The timing of her return to official duties will depend on medical advice closer to that time.
Royal expert Rebecca English predicts that we will likely not see her until after Easter.
During this period, Prince William will be by his wife’s and children’s side, offering support.
As a result, he will not undertake any official duties while Princess Kate is in the hospital or during the immediate period following her return home.
Consequently, he has postponed several engagements.
The last public appearance of Princess Kate was on Christmas Day when she attended a service alongside her husband and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
The public eagerly awaits her full recovery, sending well wishes and hoping for her swift return to good health.