The Reason behind Kate Middleton’s Delay in Revealing Her Health News
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales | Source: Instagram/princeandprincessofwales / Getty Images
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton’s recent health disclosure came months after she was last seen in public on Christmas Day in 2023. The reason for the wait, and other details explained.
Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives at the Shaping Us National Symposium at the Design Museum on November 15, 2023, in London, England | Source: Getty Images
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Prince William and Princess Kate attend a ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea at Horse Guards Parade on November 21, 2023, in London, England | Source: Getty Images
News about Kate’s Surgery Shared
On January 17, 2024, the first update on Kate’s whereabouts since Christmas was shared in a statement from Kensington Palace, disclosing she had undergone “planned abdominal surgery.”
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at ‘Our Greatest Team Rises -BOA Olympic Concert’ at the Royal Albert Hall on May 11, 2012, in London, England | Source: Getty Images
“The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery. Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter,” the statement read.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the ‘D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion’ exhibition at Bletchley Park on May 14, 2019, in Bletchley, England | Source: Getty Images
Since Kensington Palace noted that they would only post updates when there is “significant new information to share,” the next one only came at the end of January 2024.
Update on Kate’s Condition after Surgery
The palace’s social media shared an update on January 29, 2024, stating that the Princess of Wales is grateful for the support she’s received and “making good progress” in her recovery.
