The Princes of Wales is likely to miss out on a number of winter and spring engagements after undergoing surgery today – including the BAFTAs, St Patrick’s Day and the Commonwealth Service – as she is not expected to return to public events until Easter.
Kate Middleton, 42, is being treated in hospital after undergoing a successful abdominal operation, Kensington Palace revealed today.
The royal was admitted to The London Clinic in Marylebone yesterday for the planned procedure and is expected to remain in hospital for ten to 14 days.
The future Queen will then return home to Windsor in Berkshire to continue her recovery with the support of her family. It is understood not to be cancerous.
The Princess is likely to be advised to recuperate for two to three months, and her return to official duties will depend on medical advice closer to the time.
The Princes of Wales is likely to miss out on a number of winter and spring engagements after undergoing surgery today – including St Patrick’s Day. Pictured at the St Patrick’s Day Parade last year
There are a number of events which are usually on Kate ‘s calendar this time of the year, which she will seemingly not be present for in the coming weeks.
In February last year, the royal – who is patron of Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) – appeared in high spirits as she attended a Six Nations rugby match with her husband Prince William.
Next month, France and Ireland will kick off this year’s Six Nations Championship on February 2, for a game at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille.
That weekend will also see games from England versus Italy in Rome and Wales versus Scotland in Cardiff – which the Prince and Princess of Wales are not expected to attend.
Last year Kate also made a glamorous appearance at the BAFTAs – where she chatted with Austin Butler following his win for his role in Elvis.
She looked every inch the Hollywood star as she joined William at the star-studded event at Royal Festival Hall in London.
The royal mother-of-three opted for an Alexander McQueen one shoulder gown for the occasion, which she first wore to the event in 2019.
Kate’s white one-shouldered gown has undergone some minor alterations, with the floral detailing on the shoulder swapped for a sweeping train of material.
Kate Middleton, 42 and her husband pictured attending the 2023 Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey
Last year Kate also made a glamorous appearance at the BAFTAs – where she chatted with Austin Butler following his win for his role in Elvis
Kate (pictured in October) is being treated in hospital after undergoing a successful abdominal operation, Kensington Palace revealed today
The event had marked the first time the couple, who have made it their tradition to come to the biggest night in UK cinema each year, have attended in three years.
William has been the president of Bafta since 2010 and Kate first attended the event with her husband in 2017.
And we’re unlike to see any Pancake antics from the Princess this year either – unless she perhaps filmed anything for a segment in advance.
In 2023, Kate was left in hysterics as she attempted to flip a pancake during a visit to a care home on Shrove Tuesday.
She was all smiles as she arrived at Oxford House Nursing Home in Slough, sporting a floral face mask once inside.
In February last year, the royal – who is patron of Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) – appeared in high spirits as she attended a Six Nations rugby match with her husband Prince William
In 2023, Kate was left in hysterics as she attempted to flip a pancake during a visit to a care home on Shrove Tuesday
Kate tried her best to flip the pancake – but was left in hysterics as she struggled with the hot plate
Kate also met with staff and residents and heard how delivering high-quality, patient-focused care is at the centre of the home’s work.
However she was left in fits of giggles as she tried to use a hot plate at the care home to cook pancakes – with little success.
Staff, led by head chef Anna Wright, had already been serving up plates of pancakes laden with whipped cream and fruit.
Taking her place behind the table, Kate took up a pan and said: ‘OK, so am I just pouring it straight in here? How much? Very thin? Ok. Is that good? I am really nervous. So are pancakes popular? Does everyone know pancakes are on the menu today? And what sort of toppings have you got? So it’s always a thumbs up day!’
She started pushing at the mixture – which didn’t appear to be cooking very quickly – with her metal flipper, which didn’t seem to have much effect.
Last year Kate accompanied her husband, who was making his first visit to the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Combermere Barracks in Windsor as their newly appointed Colonel of the Regiment
It is also understood that the Princess is unlikely to attend any engagements for St David’s Day in March. Pictured at the event in 2023
‘This is where I go wrong, I always try to turn them too quickly,’ she said.
Anne re-assured her: ‘They can stick. There’s no pressure.’
The pressure was clearly getting to the princess as she laughed: ‘I wish there as some music playing or something! I am trying. That is not working! This is not going anywhere. I am going to have to ease it off. Ok, it’s getting there. I wish I could watch everyone else doing this. ‘
Kate tried shaking the pan but the pancake clearly wasn’t budging. ‘Maybe my children won’t want me to make pancakes with them when they come home from school now,’ she giggled.
It is also understood that the Princess is unlikely to attend any engagements for St David’s Day in March.
Last year Kate accompanied her husband, who was making his first visit to the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Combermere Barracks in Windsor as their newly appointed Colonel of the Regiment.
It was a position King Charles had held since 1975, with his son and heir taking over in December.
The Prince and Princess went on to meet many of the families of the Welsh Guardsmen, as well as men and women from the Australian Army who are based in the UK to help train Ukrainian soldiers.
Kate was presented with a bouquet of flowers from Royal fan seven-year-old Elsi-Haf Cunningham, who was wearing traditional Welsh dress while her father took part in the parade.
Her mother, Krystal Cunningham, said her daughter will remember the moment for the rest of her life.
‘It was a very proud moment, she absolutely loves the Royal family but has only ever seen Kate on TV,’ she said, adding: ‘It was a big moment for her.’
