Kate Middleton has not been seen since Christmas as it emerges Princess of Wales is in hospital

Kate Middleton has been discharged from hospital following abdominal surgery and is home in Adelaide Cottage making 'good progress'.

The art of naming a royal baby is incredibly delicate, especially if that baby is destined to one day be King or Queen. Almost every royal name has at least one, if not more, links to previous royals.

Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith has reportedly signed up for Celebrity Big Brother, and has vowed to "talk about everything and anything" on the reality show. Gary, 58, is the younger brother of Carole Middleton - the Princess of Wales' mum. He served as an usher at Carole's wedding to husband Michael, 74, in 1980 and he also attended Kate's wedding to Prince William, 41, in 2011 as a guest.

British reality show Celebrity Big Brother has reportedly recruited a contestant connected in high places, with the Princess of Wales’s uncle set to take part.

King Charles visited Kate Middleton in the hospital before his own prostate surgery.The King and Queen Consort checked on the Princess of Wales, who is recovering from her operation, before Charles went in for his procedure. Royal insiders shared that Charles and Camilla wanted to see how Kate was after her surgery last week. Kate was on her 11th day of her hospital stay at the London Clinic before resting at home.

King Charles has been seen heading to hospital from Clarence House, ahead of his planned treatment for an enlarged prostate.The monarch, 75, was seated in the back of an official car and was looking out of the window at the city streets. Queen Camilla, 76, was sat beside him as the car left their London home. The Royal couple arrived soon after at The London Clinic, a private hospital in Marylebone where Kate Middleton is currently recovering from abdominal surgery.

Kate Middleton's mum is reportedly stepping in to help with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis while her daughter recovers from a health scare. It's been over a week since Kate had an abdominal operation at the London Clinic, where she's still recovering.The princess, aged 42, is expected to stay there for up to two weeks and won't be back on royal duties until after Easter. Prince William has taken a break from his official responsibilities to care for Kate and their children, but now a royal expert has revealed how Carole Middleton is likely to be "at the helm" helping out.

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.

Prince William is going full dad mode.

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.

Previous claims that William and Kate aim to take on Prince Andrew’s home are “overpriced” according to reports.

The Queen made a big change to Prince Louis' official name by changing an old rule set by King George V. William and Kate's third child, Prince Louis Arthur Charles, was born on April 23, 2018. His name is a popular one in the Royal Family, with both Prince William and Prince George having it as a middle name to honour Prince Charles' mentor, Lord Louis Mountbatten.

Comparisons are often drawn between the relationship between King Charles and Princess Anne, and the one enjoyed by Prince George and Princess Charlotte.Thanks to the gentle guidance of their grandfather and clever approach by their parents, the two youngsters are receiving the perfect introduction to life within the Firm which will best prepare them for their important futures as senior royals. As well as having their family around them, the pair also have each other - with an expert pointing out that the strong bond they clearly share should stop any future royal sibling drama. Leading parenting expert and 'Supernanny' Jo Frost has predicted the future of the Royal Family will not be plagued by "heir and spare" dramas but quite the opposite.

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.

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton is expected to be absent from a number of big events after receiving abdominal surgery. Earlier this week, on Wednesday, 17 January, the Palace revealed that the 42-year-old was at The London Clinic hospital after receiving successful surgery.The Royal mother, who shares Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis with heir to the throne William, is expected to remain in hospital for ten to 14 days.

Yikes, there’s a lot of medical issues popping up in the royal family lately!

Prince William, the heir apparent to the British throne, could potentially break away from the Church of England when he takes over the monarchy from his father, King Charles III. “In royal circles, it is no secret that he does not share the king’s sense of the spiritual, let alone the late queen’s unshakeable devotion to the Anglican church,” Hardman, 59, writes of William in “The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy.” In his book, which is set to hit stores Thursday, one senior staff member claims that the Prince of Wales, 41, is not quite as religious as some might think.

King Charles' Coronation back in May last year was an extravagant event which millions from all over the world tuned in to watch.

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.

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.