Kate Middleton was taken to the hospital for abdominal surgery

Kate Middleton has been hospitalized in London since Tuesday for “planned” surgery, Kensington Palace announced this Wednesday, January 17. The 42-year-old Princess of Wales “was admitted to a London clinic yesterday for elective abdominal surgery,” the statement said. “The operation was successful, and it is expected that he will stay in the hospital for ten to fourteen days,” it was also clarified.

“Based on current medical advice, it is unlikely that Prince William’s wife will return to public duties before Easter,” Kensington Palace warned on March 31. Kate, who is well-liked by the British public, “would like to apologize (…) for having to postpone her next engagements. He hopes to be able to take back as much as possible as soon as possible.

“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this announcement will generate,” the statement said. “She hopes that society will understand her desire to preserve as much normality as possible for her children. and his desire that his personal medical information remain confidential.” Kensington Palace also explained that it would “only provide updates” on the Princess of Wales’ health “when there is important new information to share”.

No indication of the cause of this hospitalization has been reported, but according to several British media, Kate, whose last public appearance dates back to Christmas, is not suffering from cancer.