Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is recovering in the hospital following an expected surgery.
Kensington Palace released a statement on Instagram revealing that Middleton, 42, underwent a “planned abdominal surgery” at The London Clinic on Tuesday.
“The surgery was successful, and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for 10 to 14 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 statement reads.
Furthermore, the statement noted, “The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate” and “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.”
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“Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share,” the statement continued.
The Palace concluded, “The Princess of Wales wishes to apologize 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.”
Although the reason for Middleton’s surgery has not been disclosed, cancer has not been detected, according to People.
Shortly after, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles would undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate at a hospital next week, via BBC.
“In common with thousands of men each year, the King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” the statement said.
Per the New York Times, the Palace also stated that the procedure will have a “short period of recuperation.”
According to a Palace official, King Charles chose to reveal his medical procedure because he hoped it would encourage men who may be experiencing the same symptoms to get checked.