Kate Middleton news — Princess of Wales ‘doing well’ in hospital after surgery as King set to have prostate procedure
KATE Middleton is "doing well" after being admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery on Tuesday, a source has said.
The mum of three is set to spend 10-14 days in hospital, following the procedure and won't return to royal engagements until after Easter.
It comes as the Palace confirmed King Charles is set to undergo a "prostate procedure";.
In a statement, the Palace said: "In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate.
"His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure. The King’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation."
King Charles was seen for the first time today, as he prepares to undergo the procedure.
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Will the King still attend public engagements?
The King will push back public engagement for a short period, Buckingham Palace confirmed.
The monarch had been due to hold a series of meetings and events at Dumfries House on Thursday and Friday, but these have now been postponed.
In a statement, the Palace said, “In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate.
“His Majesty’s condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure.
“The King’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation.”
King Charles’ recently unveiled portrait
The Windsor Castle image of Charles will next month be sent free to authorities as part of an £8million Government scheme.
The picture was unveiled just days before it was revealed the monarch would undergo a procedure.
The Cabinet Office said: “His Majesty’s accession has marked the beginning of a new reign and the UK Government considers it right that public authorities have the opportunity to commemorate this moment and reflect the new era in our history.”
When did Meghan Markle and Prince Harry move to the USA?
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they would be stepping back from their duties as senior members of the Royal Family back in January 2020.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son Archie spent six weeks in Canada between November 2019 and January 2020.
They left Archie with a nanny to briefly return to the UK to sort a deal for their relinquishing of royal responsibilities, before heading back to Vancouver Island.
Yet, the coronavirus pandemic pushed up their plans to settle, moving to Malibu in Los Angeles in March to avoid the borders between USA and Canada closing for all non-essential travel.
Medical expert gives thoughts on Kate’s hospital stay
An online medical expert has given her take on why Kate Middleton is set to experience a long recovery.
“For abdominal surgery, most people stay in the hospital for four to seven days. After laparoscopic surgery [a type of keyhole surgery], this is reduced to two to four days,” Dr Deborah Lee, from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, told the Express.
“It very much depends on what exactly has been done. If a patient needs to go to ITU, it’s likely their hospital stay would be considerably longer. It can take two months or more for the patient to feel comfortable and be able to move around normally afterwards.”
When did Meghan Markle and Prince Harry move to the USA?
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they would be stepping back from their duties as senior members of the Royal Family back in January 2020.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son Archie spent six weeks in Canada between November 2019 and January 2020.
They left Archie with a nanny to briefly return to the UK to sort a deal for their relinquishing of royal responsibilities, before heading back to Vancouver Island.
Yet, the coronavirus pandemic pushed up their plans to settle, moving to Malibu in Los Angeles in March to avoid the borders between USA and Canada closing for all non-essential travel.
Will and Kate scrap planned Italy trip
William and Kate have reportedly scrapped a planned trip to Italy following the Princess of Wales’ procedure.
A source told the Mirror. “Everything has been rightly dropped in such circumstances.
“William and Kate have always put their family first and now the Prince of Wales’ central role will be to be there for his wife and his children until the Princess has made a full recovery.”
King Charles ‘looking forward to getting back to work’
Queen Camilla, 76, gave an update on the King’s condition yesterday as she opened a ‘Safe Space’ at Aberdeen Art Gallery to help people if they suspect someone is living with domestic violence.
Asked by the Lord Provost about the King, Camilla replied, “He’s fine, thank you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work.”
His Majesty’s condition is “benign” and next week’s surgery will be “a corrective procedure”.
When will the Palace provide updates?
The Palace will only release updates about Kate Middleton when there is “significant new information”.
A statement from the Palace read: “The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate.
“She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.
“Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share.
“The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements.
“She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible.”
Has Kate Middleton had surgery in the past?
Kate underwent an operation when she was a child, though details of the surgery have never been revealed to the public.
The procedure left the future Queen with a three-inch scar on the left side of her head, which she often covers with her hair.
She also had an extensive hospital day during her first pregnancy with Prince George.
Kate was admitted to King Edward VII’s Hospital in 2012 for severe morning sickness caused by hyperemesis gravidarum.
She also suffered from the condition during her pregnancies with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis but was treated at home rather than in hospital.
Summary - why is Kate in hospital?
Officials have not revealed the nature of the surgery due to Kate’s “medical privacy” but a source said she was doing well.
Kate is likely to spend between two and three months recuperating and is not expected to return to public duties until after Easter.
Her family have cleared their diaries in a bid to support the Princess of Wales during her recovery.
Kate, 42, was admitted on Tuesday for the successful planned procedure, but is expected to spend up to two weeks in hospital.
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Searches for enlarged prostate soar
The announcement that King Charles will undergo a procedure next week to treat an enlarged prostate has led to a rise in searches for information about the condition, it has emerged.
The NHS website’s page on prostate enlargement reportedly received 11 times more visits on Wednesday than on the previous day, after Buckingham Palace’s announcement that “in common with thousands of men each year” the king was receiving treatment.
One person visited the site every five seconds, or 16,410 in total, NHS England said.
What has Prince Harry said?
Prince Harry has yet to comment publicly on the King and Kate’s medical procedures.
It is understood the palace made efforts to inform all senior royals before the news of the procedures broke.
However, Prince Harry may have seen a news alerts before receiving any private message, reported.
What have the Palace said about Kate?
A Kensington Palace statement said, “Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to hospital 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 appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.
“Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share.
“The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements. She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible.”
Medical expert gives thoughts on Kate’s hospital stay
An online medical expert has given her take on why Kate Middleton is set to experience a long recovery.
“For abdominal surgery, most people stay in the hospital for four to seven days. After laparoscopic surgery [a type of keyhole surgery], this is reduced to two to four days,” Dr Deborah Lee, from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, told the Express.
“It very much depends on what exactly has been done. If a patient needs to go to ITU, it’s likely their hospital stay would be considerably longer. It can take two months or more for the patient to feel comfortable and be able to move around normally afterwards.”
King Charles ‘looking forward to getting back to work’
Queen Camilla, 76, gave an update on the King’s condition yesterday as she opened a ‘Safe Space’ at Aberdeen Art Gallery to help people if they suspect someone is living with domestic violence.
Asked by the Lord Provost about the King, Camilla replied, “He’s fine, thank you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work.”
His Majesty’s condition is “benign” and next week’s surgery will be “a corrective procedure”.
Has Kate Middleton had surgery in the past?
Kate underwent an operation when she was a child, though details of the surgery have never been revealed to the public.
The procedure left the future Queen with a three-inch scar on the left side of her head, which she often covers with her hair.
She also had an extensive hospital day during her first pregnancy with Prince George.
Kate was admitted to King Edward VII’s Hospital in 2012 for severe morning sickness caused by hyperemesis gravidarum.
She also suffered from the condition during her pregnancies with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis but was treated at home rather than in hospital.
This could have been Prince Harry’s ‘moment’, royal expert says
A royal expert has said King Charles’ and Kate Middleton’s medical procedure could have provided a “moment” for Prince Harry to find his role within the firm.
Royal biographer Robert Jobson told True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat that Prince Harry could have “had his moment” and found his role within the monarchy at this time.
Robert said: “Since we’ve lost Meghan and Harry, and Andrew is no longer taking part as a working royal, the amount of duties [William and Catherine] are expected to carry out has increased.
“The workload on the King and Queen is high as well.
“So I think … they do need that back-up.”
Which public engagements is Kate likely to miss?
Kate Middleton is expected to miss the following engagements:
- BAFTAs – February 18
- St David’s Day parade – March 1
- Prince Edward’s 60th Birthday – March 10
- St Patrick’s Day Parade – March 17
- Church on Easter Sunday – March 31
Will the King still attend public engagements?
The King will push back public engagement for a short period, Buckingham Palace confirmed.
The monarch had been due to hold a series of meetings and events at Dumfries House on Thursday and Friday, but these have now been postponed.
In a statement, the Palace said, “In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate.
“His Majesty’s condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure.
“The King’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation.”
What has Prince Harry said?
Prince Harry has yet to comment publicly on the King and Kate’s medical procedures.
It is understood the palace made efforts to inform all senior royals before the news of the procedures broke.
However, Prince Harry may have seen a news alerts before receiving any private message, reported.
King Charles pictured for first time ahead of prostate treatment
King Charles has been pictured for the first time ahead of his prostate treatment in the coming days.
Charles was spotted leaving his private home Birkhall in Aberdeenshire with Queen Camilla.
When did Meghan Markle and Prince Harry move to the USA?
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they would be stepping back from their duties as senior members of the Royal Family back in January 2020.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son Archie spent six weeks in Canada between November 2019 and January 2020.
They left Archie with a nanny to briefly return to the UK to sort a deal for their relinquishing of royal responsibilities, before heading back to Vancouver Island.
Yet, the coronavirus pandemic pushed up their plans to settle, moving to Malibu in Los Angeles in March to avoid the borders between USA and Canada closing for all non-essential travel.
Will and Kate scrap planned Italy trip
William and Kate have reportedly scrapped a planned trip to Italy following the Princess of Wales’ procedure.
A source told the Mirror. “Everything has been rightly dropped in such circumstances.
“William and Kate have always put their family first and now the Prince of Wales’ central role will be to be there for his wife and his children until the Princess has made a full recovery.”
The Middletons rally around Kate
Kate Middleton’s family have cleared their diaries in a bid to support the Princess of Wales during her recovery.
Kate, 42, was admitted on Tuesday for the successful planned procedure, but is expected to spend up to two weeks in hospital.
Kate’s close family have been keen to support the royal, with her parents and siblings scrapping plans to aid her, the reports.
