Princess Catherine of Wales has been discharged from hospital following abdominal surgery, according to a statement from Kensington Palace. The princess returned to her home in Windsor and is “making good progress.” She departed from the London Clinic without any public appearance, and the exact nature of the surgery has not been disclosed. However, it is expected she will continue to recuperate for months. The princess is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter and had spent 13 nights in hospital.
Prince William visited his wife during her stay at the clinic, but no public appearances were made. The palace statement expressed gratitude to the medical team at the central London hospital and says the princess will “continue her recovery” at their residence in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor. She will be reunited with her husband and children.
During her hospital stay, Princess Catherine was in the same private hospital as the King, who visited her before undergoing surgery for an enlarged prostate. The King remains hospitalised as he underwent a “corrective procedure.” according to a statement by the palace management. It was revealed as a means of encouraging other men over 50 to seek prostate examinations, as one in three men over the age of 50 experience an enlarged prostate, which is a common non-cancerous problem in older men.
Since the announcement of King Charles’s surgery, the NHS website has experienced a surge in searches seeking information about enlarged prostates. The King has released a statement indicating that he is “delighted to learn that his diagnosis is having a positive impact on public health awareness.
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