Kate Middleton returned home today after a two-week stay in hospital following abdominal surgery – with flowers and a gift bag left by well-wishers that were brought back to Windsor by a royal aide.
The 42-year-old Princess of Wales is not expected to attend official engagements until after Easter, while her husband Prince William clears his schedule of official duties while she recovers at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Great Park.
A fortnight ago, on Tuesday January 16, Kate checked into the London clinic – royal sources said she was making “good progress” and will now continue her recovery from home.
Web understands that her return to official duties is subject to medical advice at a later date and that William will return to public engagements once she is settled.
The Princess of Wales was discharged from hospital after a three-day stay recovering from prostate surgery just hours before King Charles left the London clinic. The radiant man was pictured leaving the clinic with Queen Camilla by his side.
Kate, Charlotte, George, William and Louis at the Christmas Day 2023 service in Sandringham
Flowers left for Kate by a well-wisher will be returned to Windsor by a royal aide
Kate's personal assistant Natasha Archer is seen leaving the London Clinic this morning
Two police officers stand guard outside the London Clinic in Marylebone this morning
Police are today outside the London Clinic where Kate Middleton was treated
Royal advisers at Kensington Palace said the Princess of Wales was making 'good progress'
Charles visited Kate last Friday morning before his operation and was also visited four times by his wife Queen Camilla in hospital in Marylebone.
A Kensington Palace spokesman said: The Princess of Wales has returned to Windsor to continue her recovery from surgery. She is making good progress.
“The Prince and Princess would like to say a big thank you to the entire London Clinic team, particularly the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they provided.”
“The Wales family remains grateful for the good wishes they have received from around the world.”
After three nights under observation, Charles left the London Clinic in Marylebone today with Queen Camilla at his side.
The 75-year-old monarch was admitted around 9am last Friday morning as he was undergoing corrective action for the benign condition.
The street had been cleared, but a large crowd of children and onlookers had gathered to watch them climb into a waiting car.
There was a heavy presence of uniformed police officers keeping watch as the royal couple were evicted.
It has been reported that Charles could take up to a month off from public duties while he recovers.
The King was visited twice by Queen Camilla yesterday, the third and fourth time she has visited him since her arrival at the private hospital.
King Charles leaves the London Clinic today after spending three nights in hospital following prostate surgery
The 75-year-old monarch left the hospital with Queen Camilla at his side
A beaming Charles waves as he is evicted. The King was visited twice by Queen Camilla yesterday, the third and fourth time she has visited him since her arrival at the private hospital
Kate attended the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London last November
Prince William leaves the London Clinic in Marylebone after visiting his wife Kate on January 18
Prince William, pictured here with his wife on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation of King Charles, has cleared his calendar to look after Kate and their children
Prince William wants to spend time by his wife's side during her recovery. They will be seen at Bisham Abbey on Mental Health Day in October
The Princess of Wales during a visit to the University of Nottingham late last year
Following the King's discharge from hospital, Buckingham Palace issued a statement saying: “The King was discharged from hospital this afternoon following scheduled medical treatment and has postponed upcoming public appointments to allow for a period of private recovery make possible.”
“His Majesty would like to thank the medical team and everyone involved in supporting his hospital visit and is grateful for all the kind messages he has received over the last few days.”
The royal arrived in London from Norfolk last Thursday, ready for the procedure after carrying out a few official duties behind the scenes.
He was diagnosed with the benign condition on January 17 while staying in Birkhall, Aberdeenshire, after undergoing a scan for symptoms.
King Charles III arrived at the London clinic for his treatment at around 9am last Friday
Queen Camilla (centre) was also seen with Charles at the Marylebone Clinic
King Charles was flown by helicopter to Clarence House on Thursday after arriving from Norfolk
According to NHS England, the 'enlarged prostate' page on the NHS website was visited once every five seconds on the day the royal's diagnosis was announced, and there was another huge increase in visits in the following days.
Camilla previously said her husband was “doing well” and was looking forward to getting back to work.
News of his diagnosis came on the same day that Kensington Palace announced on January 17 that the princess was in hospital.
King Charles and Kate (seen together at the Royal Albert Hall) have a warm relationship. Last year in Kenya, he referred to her as his “beloved daughter-in-law.”
The Princess of Wales pictured upon her arrival at the Design Museum in London in November last year
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