Princess Kate has undergone abdominal surgery and faces up to two weeks in hospital as she begins the recovery process.
The Princess of Wales had the planned operation at The London Clinic on Tuesday evening.
Kensington Palace confirmed the surgery was successful in an official statement.
Prince William plans to combine being by both Kate and their children’s sides throughout the recovery process, royal sources have said.
Princess Kate has undergone abdominal surgery and faces up to two weeks in hospital as she begins the recovery process.
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The Princess of Wales had the planned operation at The London Clinic on Tuesday evening.
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Kate will return to her Windsor home following a period of 10 to 14 days in hospital.
It is understood that the condition is not cancerous.
It is expected that the Princess of Wales will then spend the next two to three months recovering from the surgery.
Kate's return to working royal duties will depend on medical advice but it is not expected until after Easter.
Kensington Palace confirmed the surgery was successful in an official statement.
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Prince William has postponed all of his royal engagements that were set to take place in the next few weeks.
The Prince of Wales will focus on supporting his wife and three young children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
Royal officials will provide a revised schedule for Prince William in due course.
The Kensington Palace statement said: "Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery. The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery. Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.
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Prince William plans to combine being by both Kate and their children’s sides throughout the recovery process, royal sources have said.
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“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.
“Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share.
“The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements. She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible.”