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Kensington Palace released a statement on January 17, 2024, that Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, underwent a "planned abdominal surgery" at the London Clinic on January 16, 2024. She is expected to be hospitalized for 10 to 14 days before heading home to Windsor to recover.
The statement also mentioned that the Princess will be unable to resume her public duties soon.
"Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter," the statement read.
The announcement of her extended absence caused much concern among netizens.
Netizens pray for Kate Middleton's speedy recovery after Kensington Palace's statement about her hospitalization
As soon as Kensington Palace released a statement about the Princess of Wales' surgery and subsequent hospitalization, netizens filled social media with wishes for her speedy recovery. Some of Middleton's followers expressed concern upon hearing that the Princess would be out of the public eye for at least a few months. Here is how some reacted to the Palace's statement on X:
King Charles will undergo a required treatment for an enlarged prostate next week
Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles, aged 75, will undergo a “corrective procedure” next week for an enlarged prostate. This announcement came just 90 minutes after Kensington Palace revealed that Kate Middleton had abdominal surgery.
According to The Telegraph, the statement revealed that King Charles went for a checkup after experiencing some symptoms connected to an enlarged prostate. He is scheduled for the procedure next week.
“In common with thousands of men each year, the King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate. His Majesty’s condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure. The King’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation,” the statement read.
As Middleton recuperates from her surgery, Prince William is expected to take a hiatus from his royal duties to care for his wife and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
As per the People magazine, Kate Middleton's last public appearance was at the annual Christmas walk to the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Norfolk.
Prince William resumed his royal duties following the New Year when he made an appearance at Headingley Stadium in Leeds to pay tribute to Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow for their work supporting Motor Neurone Disease on January 11.
Kate Middleton, aged 42, is recovering at the London Clinic, the go-to hospital for celebrities and the royal family for decades. According to The Daily Mail, the London Clinic is equipped with its own concierge service and catering crew, headed by an executive chef, who serves fish from Cornish boats and meat from Smithfield Market.
