Kate Middleton’s close friend has provided an update on the future queen’s health, revealing that she is making progress following her recent abdominal surgery.

This marks Kate’s first outing from Windsor since the operation.

The 42-year-old Princess of Wales was discharged from the London Clinic on January 29 and has since been recuperating at the Royal Palace.

Having spent almost two weeks in the hospital dealing with an undisclosed medical condition, Kate, alongside her husband Prince William, 41, and their three children – George, 10, Charlotte, 8, and Louis, 5, are currently taking a well-deserved break at Sandringham, which is 127 miles away from Windsor.

An unnamed source informed The Daily Mail that Catherine is doing well and enjoying a relaxing time in Norfolk, where she can unwind and watch her children play freely with William.

Reports suggest that King Charles, aged 75, is also present at Sandringham after undergoing his initial cancer treatment earlier this week.

However, due to their respective health challenges, it remains uncertain whether Kate and Charles will have the opportunity to meet during their stay at the estate.

The royal family was recently shaken by the news of both Kate and Charles facing health issues.

On January 17, Kensington Palace announced that Kate would be refraining from royal duties until Easter as she prepared for stomach surgery.

Shortly after, Buckingham Palace disclosed that King Charles would undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Unfortunately, further distress struck the family when news surfaced that the King had been diagnosed with a form of cancer while being treated for the prostate issue.

The unexpected health setbacks have undoubtedly added to the challenges faced by the royal family.