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Kensington Palace has confirmed that Kate Middleton has left hospital after successful abdominal surgery.

The princess, who spent 13 days in private hospital with her family – Prince William and her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – has returned home to Windsor to complete her recovery.

Nearly two weeks after being admitted to the hospital to undergo abdominal surgery, Britain's Princess Kate is making "good progress" and has been discharged to convalesce at home, a spokesperson said.

The reason for the procedure has not been disclosed. https://t.co/9gfwJiKkIc

— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 29, 2024

Without divulging details of the operation performed on Princess Kate, the palace assured the public that it was planned and not cancer-related.

The royal couple expressed their gratitude in a written statement for the exceptional care provided to the princess during her stay in hospital.

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Kensington Palace said it was unlikely that Princess Kate would return to public duties before Easter.

Her convalescence therefore continues.

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Other members of the royal family have also experienced medical problems in recent months. King Charles III underwent an additional medical procedure at the same hospital for treatment of an enlarged prostate. This benign condition, which affects thousands of men every year, is not unusual. After his treatment, the king will have to rest for a short period.

A statement from Kensington Palace revealed that Kate Middleton had undergone (successful) abdominal surgery at the London Clinic and will be hospitalized for 10 to 14 days.

The princess would then have several weeks of convalescence ahead of her, according to the royal family.

Breaking News: Catherine, the Princess of Wales, underwent abdominal surgery and will remain hospitalized for up to 14 days, officials said. https://t.co/If7zGa86Nf

— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 17, 2024

Palace officials did not specify the nature of the major surgery, but insisted that it was not cancer-related. The Kensington Palace statement also included a note from the princess, expressing her gratitude for all the attention she was receiving and her desire to keep a low profile in order to provide a normal life for her children.

Middleton also expressed her desire to reschedule events she had to cancel due to her operation.

Prince William has reportedly postponed the majority of his engagements in order to spend time by his wife’s side through this ordeal.

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Only moments after Kate Middleton’s check-up, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III would also undergo surgery, while he would soon be hospitalized for an enlarged prostate, a condition described as benign.