Catherine, Princess of Wales, Returns Home to Windsor After Successful Abdominal Surgery
In a recent update, Kensington Palace has confirmed that Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been discharged from the London Clinic private hospital and has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery following abdominal surgery.
The 42-year-old princess underwent the planned abdominal operation at the London Clinic two weeks ago, and Kensington Palace announced the success of the surgery a day later. The exact nature of the surgery remains undisclosed, but a reliable royal source revealed on January 17 that the condition was non-cancerous.
A spokesperson for Kensington Palace stated that Catherine is “making good progress,” expressing gratitude to the hospital staff for the care provided. The Wales family also extends their appreciation for the well wishes received from around the world.
Initially admitted on January 16, the princess was expected to stay in the hospital for 10 to 14 days. While the specific details of her recovery timeline remain uncertain, Kensington Palace had previously indicated that she is unlikely to resume public duties until after Easter, suggesting a more extended period of recuperation.
The return of the Princess of Wales to her Windsor residence will be contingent upon medical advice closer to the time, according to a royal source. Notably, Catherine had shared the same hospital stay with King Charles, who recently underwent a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate. The King, who visited his daughter-in-law before his own treatment, is also on the path to recovery.
Catherine, the Princess of Wales and the wife of Prince William, has returned home from a London hospital almost two weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace said in a statement on Monday.https://t.co/ddVVvOehR9
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