Kate Middleton hid abdominal surgery from inner
circle, may disclose information ‘in due course’
By Social
Links for Nika Shakhnazarova
Published
Jan. 24, 2024, 9:56 a.m. ET
Kate
Middleton didn’t tell those close to the royal family about her surgery,
according to a new report.
The
Princess of Wales, 42, is currently recovering at the London Clinic after
undergoing a “planned abdominal surgery” last week.
Sources
told People that the news took Middleton’s loved ones by surprise, especially
as “there had been no indication that anything was wrong” with her before her
hospitalization on Jan. 16.
Middleton,
42, was last seen in public for Christmas Day service on Dec. 25 alongside her
husband, Prince William, and their three children, Prince George, 10, Princess
Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
She was all
smiles at the outing and appeared to be in good spirits at the festivities.
What’s
more, the outlet adds that Middleton seemed fine as recently as Jan. 9 when she
celebrated her birthday with her family in Windsor, England.
However,
just one week later, she was admitted to the London Clinic where she underwent
a “planned abdominal surgery,” Kensington Palace announced.
While the
surgery has been “successful,” Middleton will remain under the watchful eye of
doctors and nurses for up to two weeks and will not return to royal duties
until after Easter, March 31.
The palace
declined to disclose more information out of respect for her privacy, and said
any further updates that will be issued will be “significant.”
Us Weekly
reported, however, that Middleton might disclose more information about her
condition “in due course.”
“She is in
great hands and will have lots of care and support at home,” a source close to
the royal household told People.
The first
insider added that the mom of three’s parents, Michael and Carole Middleton,
“will be a reassuring presence when [Kate] goes back to Windsor to recuperate.”
The Post
has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.
Following
Prince William’s brief visit to the hospital last week, it’s said that the
princess has kept in touch with her three children via FaceTime as they remain
at their home in Windsor with their dad.
Following
news of Middleton’s surgery, the royal family’s health woes began to snowball.
Both King
Charles and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, revealed their own ailments
within the last week, as the monarch, 75, revealed that he’s set to undergo a
“corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate this week.
The king’s
former butler, Grant Harrold, exclusively told The Post that William is no
doubt feeling “anxious” that both his wife and father are sitting out of royal
engagements amid their respective medical procedures.
Harrold
added that Middleton’s abdominal surgery recovery is having a “huge impact” on
the royal family behind closed doors.
Ferguson,
64, for her part, revealed that she had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma
less than a year after her breast cancer diagnosis.
Estranged
royal family members Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, 42, have reportedly
offered “get well soon” wishes to Charles and Middleton.
It’s been
reported that Harry, 39, found out about his father’s medical procedure through
a news alert, rather than a private message. He and the “Suits” alum are
currently in Jamaica, where they attended the premiere of Reinaldo Marcus
Green’s film, “Bob Marley: One Love,” on Tuesday.
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