Inside Kate Middleton's preparation for future role as Queen involving to two key jobs she must fulfil

The Princess of Wales is currently recovering from abdominal surgery she received last week and will be relying more than ever on those closest to her for support.

Kate Middleton 'could be your best friend one minute' and 'your worst enemy' the next, according to one royal expert.

undergoing a “planned abdominal surgery” last week.Sources told People that the news took Middleton’s loved ones by surprise, especially as “there had been no indication that anything was wrong” with her before her hospitalization on Jan. 16.Middleton, 42, was last seen in public for Christmas Day service on Dec.

The Princess of Wales is expected to remain in hospital for the next few days as she continues with her recovery from last week’s abdominal surgery.

Kensington Palace stated at the time that the Princess of Wales will remain at the London Clinic to recover from her "planned abdominal surgery" for 10-14 days and is not expected to restart her official engagements until after Easter. Once the Princess leaves hospital, it is thought she will continue her recuperation at the family's Windsor home, Adelaide Cottage.

told the Mirror on Saturday, “The King and the Princess of Wales have received support from Prince Harry and Meghan regarding their health. The Duke and Duchess contacted both parties in different ways to express their concern and best wishes.”The Post has contacted reps for Harry and Meghan, as well as Buckingham and Kensington Palace, for comment.

Kate Middleton is in hospital recovering from abdominal surgery, forced to take a break from her usual physical and healthy lifestyle. The Princess of Wales, who recently celebrated her 42nd birthday, will not return to public duties until after Easter as she is advised to take 10 to 14 weeks to recover after being admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery, a shocking statement from Kensington Palace confirmed.

Princess Beatrice is apparently "on the benches" to stand in for Kate Middleton in the "royal crisis" as she and the King both step back from duties over their health issues. On Wednesday, 17 January, Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace released statements that the Princess of Wales was recovering in hospital after abdominal surgery, and the King is scheduled for hospital treatment next week for an enlarged prostate.

Kate Middleton has undergone a successful abdominal surgery that will see her not return to her royal duties until Easter.

Kate Middleton has not been seen at any public engagements since Christmas, it has been revealed, as Kensington Palace released a statement confirming that the Princess of Wales is currently in hospital. The princess has been recuperating after undergoing an abdominal surgery, and is not expected to return to her public duties until after Easter, which is March 31.

Kate Middleton has been admitted to surgery for abdominal surgery and will not return to public duties until after Easter as she is advised to take 10 to 14 weeks to recover. A shock statement from Kensington Palace read: “Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery.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 Princess of Wales is being treated in hospital after undergoing successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace has announced.The future Queen is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to continue her recovery.The princess is not expected to return to public duties until after Easter based on current medical advice, the Palace said. Prince William will reportedly combine being by his wife and children's side throughout.

There are few people who could ever understand what life is like as a Queen-in-waiting, but the Princess of Wales appears to have found a confidante in Mary, the new Queen of Denmark. Following the recent shock abdication of Queen Margrethe after a reign of more than five decades, Kate, 42, will have been keen to lend her support to close friend and “muse”, Mary, 51, who is married to the new King Frederik X.

When it comes to travelling abroad, a number of rules exist to protect The King and other members of his family when they fly overseas and some of them are unbelievable. Whether it is bringing their own alcohol for fear of poisoning or not allowing two or more heirs to the throne to travel in the same plane - all the rules are in place for a reason.There is another important royal custom which has been bought in after a previous experience left the late Queen unprepared for her monumental return to the UK. This rule now affects every member of the Royal Family whenever they travel abroad so that a similar situation doesn't arise.

New details are emerging about the death of Queen Elizabeth and why Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) was not present.

Kate Middleton never attended Balmoral when the late Queen Elizabeth passed away, with King Charles and his wife Camilla rushing to be at her bedside following his trip in Aberdeenshire he was sadly too late.

Queen Elizabeth lay dying in September 2022, royals raced to be by her side at Balmoral Castle.Prince William quickly jetted from England to the Scottish estate, alongside Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. However, Princess Kate did not join them, sparking speculation that she was not extended an invitation by the family.

Kate Middleton celebrated her 42nd birthday on Tuesday, 9 January surrounded by family and sweet treats made by her three young children. To mark the Princess of Wales's birthday, King Charles and Queen Camilla shared a stunning photo of their daughter-in-law that was taken behind the scenes at the Coronation last year.

As the Princess of Wales celebrates her 42nd birthday today (9 January), she looks set to have a peaceful day surrounding by her family.This will surely come as a welcome break after the last four years which have seen various national or Royal Family scandals overshadowing it. In the past, events involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have often taken the spotlight away from Kate's special day. From controversial memoir revelations to Megxit and even a lockdown, the Princess' birthday has rarely been plain sailing.

The Princess of Wales shares an incredibly close bond with her father-in-law, King Charles, and has already had many important honours bestowed upon her since she married in to the Royal Family. With her 42nd birthday being celebrated today (Tuesday, 9 January) it has been predicted that there will be another cause for celebration in the years to come with one of the most important royal accolades being granted to the Princess.