Kate Middleton Recovering After Surgery as Prince William Takes on Parental Duties

Kate Middleton's Successful Surgery

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is reported to be "doing well" after undergoing abdominal surgery. The surgery, which took place on Tuesday, was planned and deemed successful. Although the nature of the surgery has not been disclosed for reasons of medical privacy, a source close to the situation confirmed that Kate is recovering well.

Extended Hospital Stay

Kate is expected to remain at the London Clinic for the next 10 to 14 days as part of her recovery process. After her discharge, she will continue her recuperation at home. It is anticipated that she will need two to three months to fully recover before returning to her public duties, which are not expected to resume until after Easter.

Prince William Takes Over Parental Duties

Prince William has temporarily canceled his top-secret plans to be by his wife's side during her recovery. He has taken on the responsibility of taking their three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, to school. The family is trying to maintain a sense of normalcy during this time, and William has been actively involved in caring for Kate.

Postponed Royal Engagements

In light of Kate's surgery, the couple has postponed their plans to visit British troops stationed abroad. An official visit to Italy in February has been called off, and William will not travel alone. Additionally, Kate's major projects, such as her Shaping Us initiative for under-fives, will be put on hold until her full recovery.

Updates and Privacy

According to a statement from Kensington Palace, updates on Kate's progress will only be provided when there is significant new information to share. Kate wishes to maintain as much normalcy for her children as possible and desires to keep her personal medical information private. She apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the postponement of her upcoming engagements and looks forward to rescheduling them as soon as possible.