Catherine, the Princess of Wales, recently underwent a successful abdominal surgery and is expected to remain in the hospital for recovery for up to two weeks. The surgery, performed at the London Clinic, was planned and addressed a non-cancerous condition. Kensington Palace, the office of the Princess, has communicated that Catherine’s condition and surgery details are private matters and expressed gratitude for public interest while emphasizing her desire to maintain normalcy for her children during her recovery.
The Princess of Wales has undergone a planned abdominal surgery at a London clinic, while the King is being treated for an enlarged prostate. Princess Catherine is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter, but King Charles is expected to have a shorter recovery.
In a closely timed announcement, Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles III is scheduled for a hospital visit next week for a procedure related to an enlarged prostate, a common condition among men over 50. The palace described the condition as benign and shared the information with the public to encourage men experiencing similar symptoms to seek medical advice. King Charles’s condition does not pose a serious health threat and is not linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer.
Police officers stand outside the London Clinic in London, England, where Catherine, Princess of Wales, was in hospital on Wednesday following abdominal surgery. (Peter Cziborra/Reuters)
Both the King and the Princess have been in good health and were last seen publicly on Christmas Day. The Princess of Wales is not expected to return to her royal duties until after Easter. In the meantime, Prince William will postpone several engagements while his wife is recovering.
These medical developments come during a period when the royal family is in the spotlight, with Catherine being a particularly popular and influential figure since her marriage to Prince William in 2011. The couple has three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
