Princess Catherine makes first public appearance since surgery
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Princess Catherine of Wales is one of the Royal Family members who holds a special place in the tapestry of this historical institution.
Fans were concerned when news broke of her undergoing abdominal surgery this past January and have awaited updates on her recovery with bated breath.
However, there’s good news on the horizon for those who have been sending their best wishes and thoughts to the Princess.
For the first time since the procedure, Princess Catherine has made a public appearance, a glimpse to reassure that she appears to be recuperating well.
After a notable absence from public engagements since Christmas Day, the Princess was in a passenger seat in a car driven by her mother, Carole Middleton, near Windsor Castle.
Behind the shield of sunglasses, her demeanour was relaxed, and she was captured with a smile.
The intrigue concerning the Princess's health only intensified when her husband, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, withdrew from a memorial service dedicated to his late godfather, citing a 'personal matter’.
This led to heightened speculation and worry among the public and media alike.
In response, a public statement was issued by a spokesperson who reminded that Kensington Palace had already set expectations in January for a recovery period for Princess Catherine, extending until after Easter.
‘Kensington Palace made it clear in January the timelines of the Princess’ recovery, and we’d only be providing significant updates. That guidance stands,’ the spokesperson said.
The palace had initially announced on 17 January that Princess Catherine underwent a successful 'planned' abdominal surgery and would be stepping back from royal duties for the interim.
While no specific details about the surgery were provided, palace officials were quick to assure that the condition was 'non-cancerous’.
'The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate,' a palace statement acknowledged in January.
'She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.'
King Charles was also admitted due to an enlarged prostate and underwent treatment.
Prince William was sighted at the hospital visiting his wife only once, while Queen Camilla was observed visiting King Charles multiple times.
Princess Catherine and King Charles were discharged from hospital care on the same day at the end of January.
However, while the king was seen making a public departure from The London Clinic Hospital, the Princess' departure was managed privately.
With 71 days having passed since the Princess was last publicly seen—a moment vividly captured on Christmas Day 2023, during a church service alongside Prince William and their children—this latest sighting is a reassurance to all concerned that Princess Catherine is on the mend.
You can watch Sunrise’s coverage below:
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Fans were concerned when news broke of her undergoing abdominal surgery this past January and have awaited updates on her recovery with bated breath.
However, there’s good news on the horizon for those who have been sending their best wishes and thoughts to the Princess.
For the first time since the procedure, Princess Catherine has made a public appearance, a glimpse to reassure that she appears to be recuperating well.
After a notable absence from public engagements since Christmas Day, the Princess was in a passenger seat in a car driven by her mother, Carole Middleton, near Windsor Castle.
Princess Catherine has been seen for the first time since her surgery. Credit: Shutterstock
Behind the shield of sunglasses, her demeanour was relaxed, and she was captured with a smile.
The intrigue concerning the Princess's health only intensified when her husband, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, withdrew from a memorial service dedicated to his late godfather, citing a 'personal matter’.
This led to heightened speculation and worry among the public and media alike.
In response, a public statement was issued by a spokesperson who reminded that Kensington Palace had already set expectations in January for a recovery period for Princess Catherine, extending until after Easter.
‘Kensington Palace made it clear in January the timelines of the Princess’ recovery, and we’d only be providing significant updates. That guidance stands,’ the spokesperson said.
The palace had initially announced on 17 January that Princess Catherine underwent a successful 'planned' abdominal surgery and would be stepping back from royal duties for the interim.
While no specific details about the surgery were provided, palace officials were quick to assure that the condition was 'non-cancerous’.
'The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate,' a palace statement acknowledged in January.
'She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.'
King Charles was also admitted due to an enlarged prostate and underwent treatment.
Prince William was sighted at the hospital visiting his wife only once, while Queen Camilla was observed visiting King Charles multiple times.
Princess Catherine and King Charles were discharged from hospital care on the same day at the end of January.
However, while the king was seen making a public departure from The London Clinic Hospital, the Princess' departure was managed privately.
With 71 days having passed since the Princess was last publicly seen—a moment vividly captured on Christmas Day 2023, during a church service alongside Prince William and their children—this latest sighting is a reassurance to all concerned that Princess Catherine is on the mend.
You can watch Sunrise’s coverage below:
Credit: Sunrise / YouTube
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