Inside Kate Middleton’s recovery at Adelaide Cottage – George playing the electric guitar, curries & cuddles from Orla
KATE Middleton returned home after 13 days in hospital following abdominal surgery and is now recovering with her family.
While doting husband Prince William frequently visited his wife during her stay, she has now been reunited with their three kids at their family home, Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.
The Prince of Wales, 41, paused royal duties to care for Kate and their children last month, but he’s now returned to public duties, although “remains focused" on his family.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry jetted 5,000 miles to see King Charles, following his cancer diagnosis announcement.
Upon medical advice, Kate will be recovering at home and is said to have received a warm welcome upon her arrival.
According to a royal commentator, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, surprised Kate with “cards and banners and little gifts.”
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Ingrid Seward - editor in chief of Majesty Magazine - told Fabulous: “At Adelaide Cottage it was a special moment when the Princess of Wales arrived back from hospital.
“She had been in hospital for two weeks, which was ages to kids used to seeing their mum every day.
“They wanted to surprise her and thanks to Kate’s endless patience in the past, are skilled at arts and crafts and cooking.”
Ingrid shared how Prince George is now learning the electric guitar, and said he “probably played her a few chords” to show her.
The royal editor added: “I am sure Kate was thrilled by the welcome. What mother wouldn’t be.
“All the Middleton family including the spaniel Orla would have been thrilled to see Kate home.
“It was a great opportunity for Kate to spend time with sister Pippa, before she jetted off on her half term holiday.
“Both Michael and Carole Middleton have always been central to Kate’s life and now their help is needed.
“William is back working with some extra royal duties, so mum Carole is ready to step in whenever she is needed, which she will be.”
At Adelaide Cottage it was a special moment when the Princess of Wales arrived back from hospital.
Ingrid Seward
And no doubt, the family will be relying on some comforting meals that don’t require too much effort.
Curry is said to be a favourite in their household, with Kate revealing she loves to make them, and Charlotte is "good with heat".
Prince William returned to engagements yesterday as he hosted an investiture at Windsor Castle.
The dad-of-three handed out 50 MBE honours on behalf of the king, including one to Patricia Spruce for her work recruiting foreign medics for the NHS.
All the Middleton family including the spaniel Orla would have been thrilled to see Kate home.
Ingrid Seward
Patricia later claimed on LinkedIn: "Prince William said that Katherine had two Filipino nurses looking after her and they were amazing and kind."
England footballer Ellen White was also made a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
William also attended the London Air Ambulance fundraising gala in London's Raffles Hotel in the evening.
In his first comments since King Charles’s cancer diagnosis and Kate’s abdominal op, Wills told well-wishers: “We really appreciate everyone’s kind messages. Thank you."
Prince William is understood to not be returning to full-time duties yet and instead "remains focused" on looking after wife Kate and their three children.
Both William and Camilla are expected to take on the brunt of King Charles' royal duties following advice from doctors to postpone public-facing engagements.
But William has no further duties scheduled and is expected to be with Kate and their three children for their half-term holiday next week.
We really appreciate everyone’s kind messages. Thank you.
Prince William
Kate, 42, underwent the planned operation on January 16 and stayed in the private London Clinic.
Meanwhile, the Palace said the King had been diagnosed with "a form of cancer" during his prostate operation.
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The statement said His Majesty has begun a schedule of regular treatments and "remains wholly positive".
Despite the diagnosis, Charles will continue with his red boxes, weekly audiences with the Prime Minister, and monthly Privy Council meetings.
