Kate will 'bounce back' after surgery and is in 'great hands' - source
The Princess of Wales will "bounce back" from "serious sounding" surgery and is in "great hands", according to a source.
It's been more than a week since Kate's abdominal operation at the London Clinic, where she has remained as she recovers from the procedure. The 42-year-old princess is expected to remain there for between 10 and 14 days in total. Kensington Palace has not revealed further details of the princess's condition but confirmed it was non-cancerous and that she would probably not resume royal duties until after Easter.
Kate has now been in hospital for over a week (Getty Images)Now, a source close to the Royal Household has told PEOPLE magazine they expect she will recover well. They explained: "It does sound serious with the length of time [she’s taking]. But she is in great hands and will have lots of care and support at home and is a fit young woman. I am sure she will bounce back."
They added: "It is sensible to take the time. That is a great example to the rest of us, as you’re often told to get back to work as soon as possible, which can be damaging. It is good for all of us to see her taking the time, recovering properly and then coming back. We can all learn from that."
Kate's last public appearance came on Christmas Day when she accompanied the rest of the Royal Family for the traditional walk to church in Sandringham - and there was no indication of any impending health issues. And the magazine understands that within Kate's broader circle of family friends and even those who work closely with the royals, the news of her hospitalisation came as a surprise.
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Her husband Prince William has cleared his diary of official visits and meetings, with no mentions of William in the Court Circular – the daily record of royal engagements – since his wife was admitted to hospital. The heir to the throne is temporarily stepping back from his royal role to care for Kate and look after their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Kensington Palace announced news of the princess’s surgery eight days ago, with Buckingham Palace sparking a double royal health scare just 90 minutes later by revealing King Charles was preparing for treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King has also cancelled engagements ready for his corrective procedure in hospital this week.
Kate was last week said to be "doing well", with William spending time at her bedside. A royal source told The Sunday Times the Waleses have switched to "100 per cent family first, day job second".
Aides insist the princess will be out of sight over the next few months but is likely to be working behind the scenes. "Her passion for the early years is clear – there will be a huge continuation of that campaign and she will be keen to be out continuing that conversation with the nation as soon as possible," the source told the newspaper.
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