A sudden announcement. When it was announced she was being admitted to hospital, many Royal fans might be wondering what kind of abdominal surgery did Kate Middleton have and how long it will take for the Princess of Wales to recover.
The news comes a week after her 42nd birthday. The last public outing by the Royal was at the annual walk to church on Christmas Day 2023. She walked with Prince William and their three children — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
For her birthday, it was reported that the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated a more personal and “low-key” celebration which is just “the way she likes it,” A source told The Daily Express that “the children are just about to start back at school,” so it’s likely that Kate and her family will have a quiet celebration at home in Windsor.
Royal expert Jennie Bond told the outlet that Prince William is planning to “spoil” his wife after what has “been a really tough time for her,” seemingly referring to the string of controversies surrounding the royal family following the release of Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare , in 2023. “He’s probably got a little bit of romance in him somewhere,” Bond shared, speculating that William might arrange for breakfast in bed for his wife. So what kind of abdominal surgery did Kate Middleton have?
What kind of abdominal surgery did Kate Middleton have?
What kind of abdominal surgery did Kate Middleton have? There could be several reasons for the Princess of Wales’ surgery and while we don’t know specifics, the Palace did say it was non-cancerous. According to Mount Sinai, abdominal surgery can include a procedure on the following organs:
Appendix
Bladder
Gallbladder
Intestines
Kidney and ureters
Liver
Pancreas
Spleen
Stomach
Uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
Kensington Palace announced that Kate Middleton had a “planned abdominal surgery” at The London Clinic on January 16, 2024. “The surgery was successful, and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery,” the statement said. “Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.”
“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. 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,” the statement continued. “Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share.”
“The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise 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,” they added.
Many Royal fans took to the comments on Instagram to express their concern and wish a speedy recovery to the Princess of Wales. One top comment read, “That’s very concerning. That’s a looong hospital stay and longer recovery. As a surgical nurse, I know this must’ve been a very serious medical procedure. Hoping for a full recovery for this young mom. ❤️” Another read, “Gosh…this writing format gave me a heart attack for a second. Wishing the Princess a quick recovery.”
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On her long recovery time, a source close to the royal family told People: “It is sensible to take the time. That is a great example to the rest of us, as you’re often told to get back to work as soon as possible, which can be damaging,” they said. A former patient at the London Clinic sung the hospital’s praises. “The physical therapists are amazing, helping you recover and get back on your feet. After abdominal surgery, you need a lot of patience, and it’s a bit scary at first.”
On January 18, Prince William visited his wife as she recovered, palace officials told Today.com. On January 24, 2024, Page Six revealed that her procedure “came as a surprise” to family friends as well as people who “work closely” with the royals, according to sources. Rest assured, Kate is “doing well” according to insiders quoted by People.
In one of their first interactions since their falling out, The Mirror reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have contacted Kate for her surgery. “The King and the Princess of Wales have received support from Prince Harry and Meghan regarding their health. The Duke and Duchess contacted both parties in different ways to pass on their concern and best wishes.”
Spare
by Prince Harry
Courtesy of: Random House.
Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, is out now. Told for the first time in his own words, the book takes readers through the Duke of Sussex’s life with the British royal family, from the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997 to how the moment led to his decision decades later to move to America with his wife, Meghan Markle, and leave Buckingham Palace for good in 2020. “With its raw, unflinching honesty, Spare is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief,” the publisher’s description reads.
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