London, England – Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was recently spotted out in public for the first time following her hospitalization in January for abdominal surgery. In a photo captured on Monday, Middleton was seen wearing sunglasses while traveling in a black SUV alongside her mother, Carole Middleton.
The 42-year-old royal underwent treatment at The London Clinic for an undisclosed, non-cancerous condition that led to her hospitalization. This marked her first public appearance since attending a Christmas morning service with her husband, Prince William, and their three children – Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte.
A statement from Kensington Palace following Middleton’s surgery confirmed its success and projected a recovery period of 10 to 14 days before she could return home. The Palace also indicated that she would likely refrain from public duties until after Easter, focusing instead on her recovery and maintaining normalcy for her children.
As speculations surrounding Middleton’s health and whereabouts continued to swirl, the Palace provided updates that she was “doing well.” In response to ongoing inquiries, a follow-up statement reiterated the Palace’s decision not to provide daily updates or a running commentary on Middleton’s progress.
In a separate development, King Charles III revealed his cancer diagnosis in early February, prompting him to undergo treatment and temporarily postpone public duties. Despite the diagnosis, the 75-year-old monarch has been seen attending public events and meetings, including interactions with British Prime Minister Rishu Sunak.
King Charles III expressed gratitude for the outpouring of well-wishes he has received, acknowledging the comfort and encouragement they have provided during his battle with cancer. His decision to share his diagnosis publicly aims to promote understanding of cancer and highlight the organizations supporting patients and their families in the UK and beyond.