Why Kate Middleton Will Possibly Stay Out of Public Eye until ‘After Easter’

Her Royal Highness Kate Middleton recently made headlines after being hospitalized. The Royal Family has since given an update about when the senior royal member would resume her duties.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was admitted to The London Clinic in Marylebone on January 16, 2024, the Royal Family recently revealed on their Instagram page.

According to the palace, Middleton, who also bears a huge visible scar on her head, was hospitalized for abdominal surgery, which was a success.

Kate Middleton speaks to guests at an event in support of the “In Kind Direct” charity at Clarence House on October 26, 2011 in London, England. | Source:
The senior royal member is expected to remain in the hospital for “ten to fourteen days before returning home to continue her recovery,” they wrote, adding:

“Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.”

Middleton, whose condition is reportedly “not cancerous,” hopes to maintain normalcy during these times for the sake of her children and wishes that her personal medical information be kept private.

Kate Middleton during a visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre on March 9, 2022 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Kate Middleton arrives to officially open the Young V&A ahead of its opening to the public on June 28, 2023 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
As such, Kensington Palace will only share updates on the royal’s progress when there is important information to be shared with the general public.

Kate Middleton during her visit to Vsi Razom Community Hub, in the Lexicon Shopping Centre, on October 4, 2023 in Bracknell, England.

On behalf of the Princess of Wales, Kensington Palace issued an apology “to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements.”

Middleton, who previously revealed that she had “very bad morning sickness” during her first pregnancy, is said to look forward to continuing with many more public engagements much sooner.

Kate Middleton watches an RAF flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
The Royal Family’s Instagram followers commented on the post, sending their well wishes to Middleton while adding that they are keeping her in their prayers.

“Sending love and prayers to the Princess of Wales. Hoping for a speedy recovery,” wrote one person. Another echoed, “Our prayers are for the Princess of Wales to heal quickly and suffer little very pain[sic].”