Kate Middleton underwent a planned abdominal surgery and it was made know publicly after Kensington Palace released a statement.
“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,” read a statement on Instagram Wednesday, adding that the Princess of Wales was unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.
42-year old Middleton expressed, “Despite my surgery, I am trying to maintain as much normalcy as possible for my children. I also wish to have my personal reasons behind the surgery to remain private.”
Kate and Prince William share three children together; Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
To maintain Middleton’s privacy, the palace said they will only share significant update from here on out with the public.
“The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements,” the statement concluded. “She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible.”
Despite Kensington Palace not being insightful on why Kate needed surgery, they did specify it was of a non-cancerous ailment.
A close source to the couple said, “William will be balancing being with the kids and taking care of his wife. Due to him needing to take care of his family, many of his engagements will be postponed for the time being.”
Fans immediately flooded Kensington Palace’s Instagram post with well-wishes for the princess.
“Wishing the Princess a speedy recovery,” commented one follower.
“Sending all the healing energy her way,” added another.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have yet to comment publicly on Middleton’s health scare.
Middleton hasn’t appeared in public since her family’s Christmas festivities when they coordinated in navy for mass at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Norfolk, England.
The princess looked happy and healthy in an all-blue outfit that included a Juliette Botterill Millinery hat, an Alexander McQueen coat and suede Gianvito Rossi boots.
