Are the royals just deciding to get all their yearly doctor’s appointments done and dusted in January? Kate Middleton and King Charles have both been admitted to hospital for separate health issues this week.
The Prince and Princess of Wales released a joint statement via Instagram yesterday that revealed Catherine was admitted for an abdominal surgery:
“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.”
“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.”
Comments on the Instagram post queried that perhaps she’d suffered a burst appendix, while others with experience in the healthcare system said her condition must be serious for her to need two weeks to recover in hospital.
Prince William will also be relieved of his royal duties during Kate’s recovery period, which is also highly unusual.
But it gets even weirder, because the palace has also released a statement that King Charles has been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate that he will also be receiving surgery for a benign tumour in a week’s time.
The double medical bulletin is said to be a first for the Royal family and understandably has people concerned.
What do you think about the Royal family sharing intimate details about their health with the public?
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I do hope she is okay. Off duty for a few weeks. ??
They have to do it, otherwise there will be too much speculation about where they are and why.
True they are the face of UK
Yes I agree
Why is this in health and wellness?
Wish her a speedy recovery
Wishing her a speedy recovery.
A Great idea if it gets people to look into their own health and it has according to today’s media saying the British have had over 1000 hits enquiring about prostate health.
Yes most men have a prostrate problem at some time so good to be aware and action.
Oh wow that’s really good!
I heard that in the news, too, @Cityglenda. At least it’s raised awareness.
Best wishes to both of them .
It makes you wonder with all the good quality organic food they eat and the best of everything why should they be having health problems?
I couldn’t stand being the centre of attention and the harassment from media. How do you trust media anyway.
It must be a real problem if your whole life is followed and reported.
Get well soon Kate.
Yes indeed -It is obviously a large op .I wish her a speedy recovery
I wouldn’t want to share any information. It’s no ones business.
Wishing both a speedy recovery.
I wouldn’t want my medical info shared with the public but I guess they have to say something otherwise tongues will start wagging and assuming the worst.
It’s none of our business but a lot of people are interested. I guess they are trying to find the balance between keeping the public informed but not giving out too much personal info.
Yes it must be awful to have the whole world aware that you have gone into hospital.
It is good that king Charles is helping men’s issues by coming forward. I hope Kate is able to get back to work quicker.
Wishing them both a speedy recovery!
This must have been a major op for Kate to have so long for recovery and Will to be taking time off too.Hopefully all good now and new all positive .
It is good that she can keep it private as possible
Prince William out without Kate. I do hope she is recovering well and having a good rest.