Princess Kate has been admitted to hospital for “planned abdominal surgery.”
Kensington Palace announced Wednesday that the Princess of Wales, 42, underwent “successful” surgery on Tuesday and is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to recover.
According to the statement, it is improbable that she will resume public service until after Easter, based on the latest medical advice.
Kate asked for privacy during her recovery. “They anticipate the public comprehending her wish to uphold a sense of normalcy for her children and her preference to keep her personal medical details confidential.”
The Princess of Wales and Prince William have three children: Prince George, 10; Princess Charlotte, 8; and Prince Louis, 5.
The palace apologized to everyone affected by Kate’s postponed engagement. “He is eager to restore as many people as possible as soon as possible,” the statement concludes.
King Charles III hospitalized for enlarged prostate
King Charles III also announced a medical procedure on Wednesday: The 75-year-old monarch will undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate, the palace reported.
Princess Kate will suspend her royal duties for two months
Kate and the British royal family generally maintain a robust schedule of public events for their various charities and private family gatherings, such as their annual Easter church service at St. George’s Chapel.
The 42-year-old’s last public appearance was in December for a Christmas church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church. On Christmas Eve, Kate’s televised carol service, “Together at Christmas”, was broadcast in support of her charity The Royal Foundation Center for Early Childhood.
Kate celebrated her birthday earlier this month but has not been out in public.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla acknowledged Kate’s 42nd birthday, with a “very happy birthday” message posted to the royal family’s social media accounts on Jan. 9, and a photo of Kate during the coronation. last year he paid tribute to him.
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Bells were rung at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday to mark Kate’s birthday. According to the official Westminster Abbey Twitter account, “Our bellringers will play 542 variations of the Steadman chant, followed by a chorus of Sgurr a’Choracháin Surprise Royal.”