Princess Catherine Undergoes Successful Abdominal Surgery

The Surgery and Recovery

Princess Catherine, Princess of Wales, is currently recovering in the hospital after undergoing a successful abdominal surgery. The surgery took place at The London Clinic, where she was admitted for planned abdominal surgery. According to Kensington Palace, the operation was successful, and she is expected to remain in the hospital for 10 to 14 days. It is unclear what the surgery was for, but a royal source confirmed that her condition is non-cancerous.

The Prince and Princess of Wales with their children, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, at Buckingham Palace in London, June 2022.

Once discharged, Princess Catherine is expected to recover at home in Windsor. The royal source mentioned that she is likely to be advised to recuperate for two to three months, and her return to official duties will depend on medical advice closer to the time. It was also stated that she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter. The palace emphasized her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible and requested that her personal medical information remains private.

Princess Catherine's husband, Prince William, will be by her side through her recovery. He will not undertake official duties while his wife is in the hospital, and they are not expected to travel internationally for the coming months. The palace expressed her wish to apologize for postponing her upcoming engagements and her hope to reinstate them as soon as possible.

Family Support and Future Plans

During her recovery, Prince William, Prince of Wales, will be by his wife’s and children’s side. The royal source mentioned that he will not undertake official duties while his wife is in the hospital and during the immediate period following her return home. It was also stated that William and Kate are not expected to travel internationally for the coming months. This period will be focused on Princess Catherine's recuperation and the family's well-being.

The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate and hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible. The palace promised to provide further updates when possible.

Personal Health and Medical Information

Princess Catherine, also known as Kate, celebrated her 42nd birthday on January 9. She is known for being fit and healthy and does not have any known medical issues. The London Clinic, near Regent’s Park in central London, describes itself as the United Kingdom’s largest independent private hospital.