Kensington Palace has addressed concerns regarding the health of the Princess of Wales after she was out of the public eye for two months and underwent stomach surgery. In a recent statement, a palace spokesperson sought to reassure well-wishers following questions raised on social media about the princess's whereabouts.
Kate Middleton has not been seen in public since Christmas Day. The royal spokesman clarified that the timelines for the princess’s recovery were outlined in a statement from January. The guidance for updates remains the same: only significant new information will be shared. The spokesman added that Kate continues to progress well.
The statement referred to a January 17 announcement that Kate had undergone surgery and was expected to resume royal engagements after Easter Sunday. The statement expressed appreciation for the public’s interest and emphasized her desire to maintain normalcy for her children and keep her personal medical information private. As such, Kensington Palace will provide updates only when there is substantial new information.
The Princess of Wales apologized for having to postpone her upcoming engagements and looks forward to rescheduling as many as possible. A similar update was issued earlier this week when Prince William withdrew from a royal event due to a personal matter. The Prince of Wales was scheduled to attend a memorial service at Windsor Castle for the late King Constantine of Greece, who was also his godfather, but decided to abstain.
