Janice R. Andrews
London – According to a statement released today by Kensington Palace, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, underwent an intended and successful stomach operation. The 42-year-old princess, however, is not anticipated to return to her royal duties for several months and may be in the hospital for up to two weeks, according to the palace.
The palace stressed that Catherine’s illness is unrelated to cancer but did not provide any specific details. Her recuperation could take up to three months, and her surgery, which took place on Tuesday, is major enough to necessitate a lengthy hospital stay.
Princess Catherine apologised to Kensington Palace in a statement for having to cancel planned events. The palace also stated that Princess Catherine is unlikely to resume her public duties until after Easter, citing current medical advice. The Prince of Wales will not perform any formal obligations while she is in the hospital and recovering.
Additionally, a statement from Buckingham Palace confirmed that Catherine’s father-in-law, King Charles III, will get treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King will be visiting the hospital next week for a remedial treatment, the palace said, and the ailment is benign.
The princess wants her private medical information to remain secret, according to the statement from Kensington Palace. The press release said, “She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible.” Updates from the palace will only come when there’s something noteworthy to report.
The largest independent private hospital in the UK, the London Clinic, is centrally positioned in London, close to Regent’s Park, where Princess Catherine is currently recovering. She will likely continue her recuperation at her Windsor residence, where she lives with her husband, Prince William, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, after being released from the hospital.
Reporters and media representatives have congregated close to the hospital, and police officials are keeping a close eye on the area. The public is asked to be mindful of the royal family’s privacy at this difficult period.
The last statement from Kensington Palace said, “Her Royal Highness Yesterday, The London Clinic admitted The Princess of Wales for her scheduled abdominal surgery. After a successful surgery, she should stay in the hospital for ten to fourteen days before going home to finish her recuperation.”
