Princess Kate has returned home nearly two weeks after undergoing a planned abdominal surgery that led to her hospitalization. The 42-year-old Duchess of Cambridge is back at the royal residence in Windsor and is reported to be making good progress in her recovery, according to a statement from Kensington Palace on Monday.
The palace expressed gratitude to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care provided to Princess Kate during her hospital stay. The statement also conveyed appreciation for the well wishes received from around the world for the Wales family.
Kensington Palace had initially announced on January 17 that Princess Kate underwent a successful surgery on January 16, and she was expected to remain in the hospital for a duration of 10 to 14 days. The recent statement noted that, based on current medical advice, she is unlikely to resume public duties until after Easter.
Princess Kate and Prince William, her husband, requested privacy during her recovery. The statement mentioned Kate’s hope that the public would understand her desire to maintain normalcy for her children and her wish for her personal medical information to remain private. The royal couple shares three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
The palace apologized for any inconvenience caused by the postponement of Kate’s engagements and expressed her anticipation of reinstating as many as possible at the earliest opportunity.
In a coinciding announcement, Buckingham Palace disclosed that King Charles III had been discharged from the hospital on the same day Princess Kate returned home. The discharge followed the monarch’s scheduled treatment for an enlarged prostate. The palace expressed King Charles’ gratitude for the good wishes received and mentioned that his diagnosis had a positive impact on public health awareness.
Earlier on January 17, Buckingham Palace had revealed that King Charles would undergo a corrective procedure, common among thousands of men each year, to address his benign condition. The king’s public engagements were postponed temporarily for rest and recovery following the procedure.
The announcements regarding Princess Kate and King Charles came amid a period of health-related news within the British royal family. Despite these health challenges, the palace expressed the family’s commitment to resuming normal activities and engagements as soon as possible.
The British royals are known for their active involvement in various charities and public events, and the temporary adjustments to their schedules highlight the importance of health considerations even within the context of their royal duties.