Duchess Catherine, the wife of Prince William and the Duchess of Wales, has been admitted to the hospital and has undergone surgery, as announced by the Kensington Palace on Wednesday.

According to the description provided by the London office of William and Catherine, the 42-year-old princess underwent a planned surgical procedure the previous day, which was successful. As stated, Catherine is expected to spend approximately 10-14 days in the hospital before continuing her recovery at home.

However, they also added:

BASED ON THE CURRENT MEDICAL OPINION, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT DUCHESS CATHERINE WILL BE ABLE TO RESUME HER PUBLIC DUTIES BEFORE EASTER.

The statement was also shared on the official Instagram page of the office. The announcement did not disclose the exact reason for the duchess’s hospitalization. As stated, the princess’s “request” is that her personal health data not be made public. Therefore, the office will only provide updates on her condition if there are significant changes.

The Duchess of Wales apologizes to all concerned parties for having to postpone her future engagements, emphasizing that she is eager to return to her duties as soon as possible.

Prince William also has to cancel some public appearances. According to the Daily Mail, Prince William also has to cancel some public appearances during the mentioned 10-14 days, while Catherine is in the hospital. The report suggests that the prince will not attend any events during this time due to the need to visit his wife in the hospital and take care of their three children while Catherine recovers.

The report states that there is no indication of a cancer diagnosis for the princess, but doctors do anticipate that CATHERINE’S RECOVERY MAY TAKE TWO TO THREE MONTHS.

The exact timeline for her return to duties will be determined by her doctors in the future. However, it is certain that the couple will not be traveling abroad in the coming months. It was previously known that they were planning to travel to Rome in the spring, but it is conceivable that this trip may also be postponed.

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