Kate, the Princess of Wales has been hospitalised following a successful abdominal surgery, as announced by Kensington Palace. Princess Kate, aged 42, was admitted to The London Clinic on Tuesday for a planned and routine procedure.
Simultaneously, Buckingham Palace disclosed that King Charles would undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate next week. The Monarch’s condition is described as “benign,” and he is scheduled to undergo a corrective procedure next week, followed by a period of recovery.
The Princess of Wales‘s surgery, conducted on Tuesday, was reported as successful by the medical team.
She is expected to stay in the hospital for a duration of ten to 14 days before returning to recover in Windsor, with an expected recovery period extending until at least Easter, based on medical advice
Although the Palace declined to disclose the specific nature of her treatment, it was believed her condition is non-cancerous.
With the Princess staying in the hospital for 10-14 days, an expert reveals the possible reason behind the long stay.
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy told Express.co.uk: “For abdominal surgery, most people stay in the hospital for four to seven days. After laparoscopic surgery, this is reduced to two to four days.
“It very much depends on what exactly has been done. If a patient needs to go to ITU, it’s likely their hospital stay would be considerably longer.
“It can take two months or more for the patient to feel comfortable and be able to move around normally afterwards.”
In light of his wife’s situation, the Prince of Wales has decided to cancel an upcoming trip to Rome. During Kate’s hospitalisation and upon her return home, he will refrain from carrying out any official duties.
Prince William will balance his presence by Princess Kate’s side with the responsibility of looking after their children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. To fulfill these familial duties, he has chosen to defer several of his scheduled engagements.
The princess is not expected to return to public duties until after Easter based on current medical advice, the Palace said.
