Princess Kate has had a tough couple of weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery and while she is at home resting up and taking time away from her royal duties for at least another month, one expert says she could well have a long road ahead of her.
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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.
Nestled in the heart of the Crown Estate's private 655-acre royal park, Adelaide Cottage was built in 1831 as a retreat for King William IV’s wife, Queen Adelaide. The four-bedroom home is modest in comparison to other neighbouring royal properties - and it comes with a fascinating and scandalous past.
Among many famous residents, Adelaide Cottage was also known to be a favourite home of Queen Victoria as she frequently enjoyed taking her breakfast there. Arguably, however, one of the most famous former residents was Princess Margaret's love interest, Group Captain Peter Townsend.
A former RAF pilot and later an equerry to King George VI, Townsend embarked on a famous love affair with Princess Margaret.
Their relationship was particularly sordid as Peter was a divorced man who was 16 years older than her.
The news of their closeness came about when a journalist noticed her pick a piece of lint off of Townsend’s jacket at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953.
The pair became engaged in April 1953 but the wedding never took place as the remarriage of a divorced person was not in line with the Royal Marriages Act 1772. They dissolved their relationship in 1955 and Margaret released a statement which read: "I would like it to be known that I have decided not to marry Group Captain Peter Townsend.
Princess Kate has had a tough couple of weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery and while she is at home resting up and taking time away from her royal duties for at least another month, one expert says she could well have a long road ahead of her.
her “planned abdominal surgery.”The Princess of Wales, 42, returned home to Windsor Monday morning, where she will continue to recover behind closed doors until after Easter.The mother-of-three spent a total of 13 days at the London Clinic, before she was whisked away to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, where she was reunited with Prince William and their three children.“The Princess of Wales has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery from surgery. She is making good progress,” Kensington Palace said in a statement Monday.“The Prince and Princess wish to say a huge thank you to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they have provided.”William, who had hit the brakes on his official engagements while Kate was in the hospital, is expected to resume his official duties once the Princess settles in back at home.“The Wales family continues to be grateful for the well wishes they have received from around the world,” the statement concluded.Royal sources say Kate’s return to official duties “will depend on medical advice closer to the time.”Since news of Kate’s health woes came to light, Kensington Palace has contacted the Princess’ 30 charities to postpone and reschedule engagements.Kate’s father-in-law, King Charles, remains in the London Clinic this afternoon after being admitted three days ago for treatment of an enlarged prostate.Last week, it was reported that the Princess didn’t tell those close to the royal family about her surgery.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.
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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.
undergoing a “planned abdominal surgery” last week.While the surgery has been “successful,” Middleton will remain under the watchful eye of doctors and nurses for up to two weeks and will not return to royal duties until after Easter.Following Prince William’s brief visit last week, it’s said that the princess has kept in touch with her three children via FaceTime as they remain at their home in Windsor with their dad.“Kate loves FaceTiming the children when she is working away overseas so I’m sure they will be in regular contact while she’s in the hospital and the kids will be keen to see her as soon as she’s well enough,” royal expert Emily Nash told Hello! Magazine.“Both William and Kate are very hands-on parents — they take the kids to school, attend sports matches and concerts and try to be home for bedtime as much as they can.”“While Kate is in hospital, William, 41, will be at home keeping things as normal as possible,” Nash added.The Post has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.According to the Sunday Times, Kate and William’s new family motto is now, “100% family first, day job second.” “The kids are always at the center of their universe. That will continue to be the case,” an insider told the outlet.
Kate Middleton is currently recovering from the abdominal surgery that she underwent last week but she can definitely count on her devoted husband Prince William to be by her side.
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Kate Middleton can't go back home from the hospital because it's 'not suitable', an expert has shared.The Princess of Wales will stay in the hospital for 10 to 14 days before she goes back to her house at Adelaide Cottage. And royal reporter Michael Cole told GB News: "She is going to be in hospital for up to two weeks as she improves, and I hope that she does very rapidly." He also said: "...after she fully recovers she will convalesce initially at Windsor at Adelaide Cottage where they have a house in the grounds.They will stay there I think because the children are at school and she will want to be close to her children." Mr Cole mentioned: "It's not an absolutely ideal place." "A former tenant of Adelaide Cottage was Mrs Rosemary Townsend, the wife of Group Captain Peter Townsend, who famously had an affair with Princess Margaret.
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.
Kate Middleton and Prince William have a strict household rule their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, must follow.The Prince and Princess of Wales juggle their Royal duties with raising their three kids, from doing the school run to enjoying family activities like bike riding and baking. Despite having a nanny, they've proven to be hands-on parents, but it's not all playtime for George, Charlotte, and Louis, as there are house rules at their home, Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.
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Kate Middleton is thought to be "doing well" following her abdominal surgery, after a shock announcement worried royal fans.The Princess of Wales, 42, had the operation on Wednesday at The London Clinic in Marylebone, with Kensington Palace making a statement that she would be stepping back from royal duties until after Easter. Kate is expected to stay in hospital for 10 to 14 days, longer than is usually advised after abdominal surgery, and will then take two to three months for her recovery once she is back in Windsor.
Kate Middleton is thought to be "doing well" following her abdominal surgery, as Prince William clears his diary of royal duties to support her recovery.The Princess of Wales, 42, had the operation on Wednesday at The London Clinic in Marylebone, with Kensington Palace making a statement that she would be stepping back from royal duties until after Easter - with Buckingham Palace making their own statement about the King's planned hospital treatment just an hour later. Her husband, Prince William, is also reducing his workload to be by her side and look after their three children George, Charlotte and Louis - meaning three of the four most senior Royals are unavailable for duties.The statement about Kate's health sparked concern from fans, but according to MailOnline palace sources have reassured that she is "doing well" following the operation.
was admitted to the hospital for a planned procedure on Tuesday, with Kensington Palace making an official announcement earlier today.While the surgery was “successful,” she will remain at the London Clinic for 10 to 14 days before “returning home to continue her recovery.”Grant Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales, says the surgery will no doubt have an effect on the royals, and will force her husband, Prince William, to pick up the extra workload.“Without question, this will have a huge impact. Kate is arguably one of the most favorable royals.