In January, the Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery and has been recovering at the family’s residence in Windsor since then.
When the news was first announced by Kensington Palace on 17 January, it was stated that Kate, 42, is “unlikely to return to public duties after Easter”.
Speculation surrounding the royal’s health recently reached fever pitch when her husband, Prince William, pulled out of attending a thanksgiving service for the late King Constantine in Windsor last-minute due to a “personal matter”. The palace would not be drawn any further on the reason behind William’s absence, and separately they shared that Kate is “doing well” amid her recovery.
Kensington Palace brushed off social media speculation with a spokesperson for Kate, saying: “We were very clear from the outset that the Princess of Wales was out until after Easter and Kensington Palace would only be providing updates when something was significant.”
Last week, Kensington Palace was forced to brush off speculation surrounding her health. A spokesperson for Kate said: “We were very clear from the outset that the Princess of Wales was out until after Easter and Kensington Palace would only be providing updates when something was significant.”
For Mother’s Day, Princess Kate celebrated the occasion by posting a photo featuring her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. However, keen observers quickly noticed alterations made to the image.
Following the withdrawal of the photo by photo agencies, the Princess acknowledged making edits when concerns arose about potential digital alterations to the image.
In a message shared on social media on Monday morning, Princess Kate stated: “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.
“I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C.”
On that very day, the Princess of Wales was photographed alongside her husband, the Prince of Wales, departing Windsor in a black Land Rover. Here’s a comprehensive update on Kate’s surgery, her recuperation, and the anticipated timeline for her return to public duties.
What Has Happened to Princess Kate?
On 17 January, it was confirmed by Kensington Palace that Kate had been admitted to the private London Clinic for planned abdominal surgery.
The palace released a lengthy statement, which added: “The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery. Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.
“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.
“Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share.
“The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise 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.”
No further details of the Princess’s condition have been given, but it has been confirmed to be non-cancerous.
How Long Did Princess Kate Stay in Hospital?
The royal was discharged from the London Clinic on 29 January after a 13-day stay in hospital.
Kensington Palace shared in a statement: “The Princess of Wales has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery from surgery. She is making good progress.
“The Prince and Princess wish to say a huge thank you to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they have provided. The Wales family continues to be grateful for the well wishes they have received from around the world.”
When Will See Princess Kate Again?
The final public appearance of the Princess of Wales occurred as the royal family attended church on the Sandringham estate on Christmas Day.
As outlined in Kensington Palace’s statement announcing Kate’s surgery – “Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter”.
