Why is Kate Middleton in hospital?
THE Princess of Wales is recovering in hospital, with her husband Prince William by her side.
She was admitted to the London Clinic on January 17, 2024 for planned abdominal surgery.
Kate Middleton is recovering in hospital following planned abdominal surgery on January 17, 2024.
The news was announced by Kensington Palace, and it's understood the surgery was not related to cancer.
Officials have not revealed the nature of the surgery due to Kate’s “medical privacy”, but a source has said she is doing well.
Prince William was by his wife's side before and after her operation.
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What do we know about Kate Middleton's abdominal surgery?
Planned abdominal surgery could involve any of the vital or reproductive organs such as the stomach, bowel or womb.
Sun GP Dr Zoe Williams said: “This might be something that has been bothering her for her whole life which she has not got round to resolving or an issue that has come to light more recently.
"Two weeks in hospital is longer than we would normally expect, but she doesn’t have a normal life.
“She’s the future queen so the doctors will be erring on the side of caution.
“We all hope it is something minor and the surgery is straightforward, but precaution is wise.
“With anything medical you can never be completely certain how things will go.
"The most important thing is that she gets enough recovery time and it’s not too stressful for her and her family.”
When is Kate Middleton expected to leave hospital?
Kate will now remain at the London Clinic for up to two weeks (from (January 17, 2024) and is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.
A statement from Kensington Palace said: “Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery.
“The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten 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 Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes 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.
“Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’s 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.”
Kate was last seen in public on Christmas Day as she, William and their children walked to St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham.
She looked relaxed and smiling as she spoke to festive well-wishers.
If Kate recuperates according to schedule then her first engagement back could be at the family service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Has Kate Middleton had surgery in the past?
Kate had surgery as a child and has a three-inch scar on the left side of her head.
An official statement said that "the scar related to a childhood operation," but said that details of the operation were a private matter.
The Princess was also hospitalised for three days with severe morning sickness in 2012, while she was pregnant with Prince George.
She was admitted to King Edward VII's Hospital, which is a private hospital regularly used by the Royal Family.
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The royal then went on to suffer again from hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) while pregnant with Princess Charlotte in 2014 and Prince Louis in 2018.
Because of this, Kate announced her later two pregnancies early, before reaching the crucial 12-week stage.