Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is currently recovering from abdominal surgery, according to a spokesperson from Kensington Palace. The spokesperson addressed rumors about Kate’s health, stating that the palace will only provide significant updates and that the timelines of her recovery were made clear in January. This lack of updates, combined with Kate’s absence from the public eye and Prince William missing a royal engagement due to a “personal matter,” has sparked speculation about Kate’s well-being.
Kate’s last public appearance was on Christmas Day when she attended church with the royal family. She was seen smiling and greeting fans alongside William and their three children. However, less than a month later, on January 17, it was announced that Kate had been admitted to The London Clinic for planned abdominal surgery. The palace did not disclose further details about the surgery but confirmed that it was non-cancerous. Kate expressed her desire for privacy regarding her medical information and apologized for postponing her upcoming engagements.
During Kate’s hospitalization, William postponed his public engagements and visited her privately at the clinic. Their three children did not visit Kate in the hospital. On January 29, nearly two weeks after the surgery, Kate was discharged and continued her recovery at home in Windsor. A spokesperson stated that she was making good progress and thanked the medical staff at The London Clinic.
Since being home, Kate has also spent time with her family at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. William made his first public statement about Kate’s health on February 7 during a charity fundraising gala. He thanked everyone for their support and humorously mentioned wanting to get away from the medical focus by attending the air ambulance function.
While recovering, Kate has remained completely out of the public eye, unlike her father-in-law Charles, who was briefly hospitalized at The London Clinic at the same time as Kate. Charles has been seen publicly since his diagnosis with cancer and has attended church with Camilla and traveled back and forth to London for treatment. The palace recently released photographs of Charles reading well-wishes he received.
It is expected that Kate will not resume her public duties until later this spring. In previous years, she and William have been photographed walking to church on Easter Sunday, so it is possible that her first public appearance could be around that time.
Overall, updates on Kate Middleton’s health have been limited, leading to speculation and rumors. However, the palace has assured the public that significant updates will be provided and that Kate is recovering well.
