Kate Middleton didn’t tell those close to the royal family about her surgery, according to a new report.
The Princess of Wales, 42, is currently recovering at the London Clinic after undergoing a “planned abdominal surgery” last week.
Sources told People that the news took Middleton’s loved ones by surprise, especially as “there had been no indication that anything was wrong” with her before her hospitalization on Jan. 16.
Middleton, 42, was last seen in public for Christmas Day service on Dec. 25 alongside her husband, Prince William, and their three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
The Princess was all smiles at the outing and appeared to be in good spirits at the festivities.
What’s more, the outlet adds that Middleton seemed fine as recently as Jan. 9 when she celebrated her birthday with her family in Windsor, England.
However, just one week later, she was admitted to the London Clinic where she underwent a “planned abdominal surgery,” Kensington Palace announced.
While the surgery has been “successful,” Middleton will remain under the watchful eye of doctors and nurses for up to two weeks and will not return to royal duties until after Easter.
The palace declined to disclose more information out of respect for her privacy, and said any further updates that will be issued will be “significant.”
Us Weekly reported, however, that Middleton might disclose more information about her condition “in due course.”
“She is in great hands and will have lots of care and support at home,” a source close to the royal household told People.
The first insider added that the mom of three’s parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, “will be a reassuring presence when [Kate] goes back to Windsor to recuperate.”
The Post has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.
Following Prince William’s brief visit to the hospital last week, it’s said that the princess has kept in touch with her three children via FaceTime as they remain at their home in Windsor with their dad.
Following news of Middleton’s surgery, the royal family’s health woes began to snowball.
Both King Charles and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, revealed their own ailments within the last week, as the monarch, 75, revealed that he’s set to undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate this week.
The King’s former royal butler, Grant Harrold, exclusively told The Post that William is no doubt feeling “anxious” that both his wife and father are sitting out of royal engagements amid their respective medical procedures.
Harrold added that Middleton’s abdominal surgery recovery is having a “huge impact” on the royal family behind closed doors.
Ferguson, 64, for her part, revealed that she had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma less than a year after her breast cancer diagnosis.
Estranged royal family members Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, 42, have reportedly offered “get well soon” wishes to Charles and Middleton.
It’s been reported that Harry, 39, found out about his father’s medical procedure through a news alert, rather than a private message. He and the “Suits” alum are currently in Jamaica, as they attended the premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love” on Tuesday.
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