Kensington insists that Kate Middleton is "progressing well" in the face of William's new absence

Kensington Palace has insisted that Princess Catherine of Wales is "progressing well" in her recovery following the mysterious abdominal surgery she underwent on January 16.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
26 February 2024 Monday 16:13
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Kensington insists that Kate Middleton is "progressing well" in the face of William's new absence

Kensington Palace has insisted that Princess Catherine of Wales is "progressing well" in her recovery following the mysterious abdominal surgery she underwent on January 16. This update on Middleton's condition occurred this Tuesday after her husband, Prince William, did not attend the Thanksgiving mass celebrated at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle by the king for "personal reasons." Constantine of Greece, who has gathered a large number of representatives of royal houses.

No further details have been given about Guillermo's absence, but it is understood that it would not be related to a health problem of his wife, since his offices in Kensington ensure that his recovery remains on the right track. Charles III also did not attend mass this Tuesday while he continues his cancer treatment, and, in his place, Queen Camilla led the members of the British royal family in the tribute.

Catherine of Wales continues to recover at Adelaide Cottage, her residence located a few meters from Windsor Castle, and is not expected to attend official engagements until after Easter, although her return to public duties will depend on medical advice as the illness approaches. date. The secrecy regarding the princess's health has only multiplied concern and speculation. As stated in her statement announcing her convalescence, it was Catalina herself who asked that the type of ailment that affects her not be disclosed, although British media assure that it would not be cancer.

Earlier this month it was revealed that Middleton enjoyed a getaway with her husband and children to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk while she was convalescent and while the children enjoyed a few days off at Lambrook School, near Windsor. It was then said that it was the Princess of Wales who was looking forward to a change of scenery at the country estate east of London that the English royal family usually uses for Christmas and long weekends.

With the family back at Adelaide Cottage, Catherine of Wales's absence was noted again on February 18 at the BAFTA awards, where the princess usually makes a showy appearance alongside Prince William. It was during the gala when the prince revealed one of the few pieces of information we have about Middleton's recovery: that he is not enjoying many hours of movies. "I've seen less than ever, with my wife it's all been a bit... well, I hope we can catch up," replied Carlos III's son when asked if he had seen the nominated films.

The renovation of Adelaide Cottage, the estate where the princess is now recovering and which has become the family's main residence, caused controversy in 2022 for costing the public treasury a millionaire figure. It would not have raised blisters if it were not for the fact that a decade earlier, when William and Catherine married in 2011, the also million-dollar renovation of apartment 1 A of Kensington Palace, his previous home, was justified, alluding to the fact that the prince would use it as a residence during decades, but it was not like that.