The Princess of Wales, 42, is in hospital following successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace confirmed on Wednesday.
The palace issued a statement saying, “Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was brought to The London Clinic yesterday for a scheduled abdominal operation. The operation was successful, and she is scheduled to be in the hospital for 10 to fourteen days before coming home to finish her recuperation. Based on current medical advice, she is unlikely to resume public activities until after Easter.
“The Princess of Wales appreciates the attention that this message may elicit. She hopes the public understands her want to keep her children’s lives as normal as possible, as well as her desire to keep her personal medical information private.
“Kensington Palace will, however, only offer updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when important new information is available.
“The Princess of Wales wishes to apologies to everyone concerned for having to postpone her future commitments. She is eager to reinstate as many as possible, as quickly as feasible.”
Kate’s health is believed to be non-cancerous, and Prince William has rearranged his diary to assist his wife and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
The Princess is expected to heal at home in Windsor with her family, and the Waleses will most likely not travel internationally in the following months.
Previous rumors stated that William and Kate might make a formal visit to Italy this spring.
Buckingham Palace has revealed that King Charles will get hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate. The Palace stated that Charles’ condition was benign and that he will undergo a remedial operation.
Prince William and Kate’s last joint outing was on Christmas Day in Sandringham with their three children.
On January 9, the Princess turned 42, and King Charles and Queen Camilla commemorated the occasion by publishing a previously unseen portrait of Kate.
Last Monday, the Prince returned to royal responsibilities by awarding CBEs to rugby legends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, while the Wales youngsters returned to their classrooms at Lambrook School.
The London Clinic has previously treated members of the royal family, including as the late Duke of Edinburgh, who was hospitalized for “abdominal investigations” in 2013.
In 1980, the late Princess Margaret underwent surgery at the facility to remove a benign skin lesion.
Kate is typically in good health, but she was brought to the hospital when pregnant due to hyperemesis gravidarum, which is severe morning sickness.