East Anglia's Children's Hospices wishes patron Kate a speedy recovery

The Princess of Wales is in hospital after abdominal surgery

Kate on a visit to The Nook in Norfolk
Author: Sian RochePublished 18th Jan 2024
Last updated 18th Jan 2024

The Princess of Wales has been wished a speedy recovery by an East-based charity, as she spends a third day in hospital recuperating from abdominal surgery.

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), of which Kate is patron, sent her a get well message, saying: "We are all thinking of you."

Kate, 42, is said to be "doing well" but will spend up to three months away from royal duties, with the Prince of Wales clearing his diary and stepping back temporarily from his official role to care for his wife and children.

The princess was admitted on Tuesday for the successful, planned procedure but is expected to stay in the private London Clinic for 10-14 days before returning to her Adelaide Cottage home in Windsor.

EACH said on X: "Everyone at East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) sends their very best wishes to our wonderful patron, HRH The Princess of Wales.

"We are all thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery."

The nature of the princess's condition has not been revealed although Kensington Palace confirmed it was not cancerous.

It is serious enough, however, for heir to the throne William to be postponing official duties while his wife is in hospital and in the immediate aftermath while she recuperates, devoting his time to his family.

The princess is not expected to return to public duties until after Easter but this will depend on medical advice at the time.

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