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Duchess Kate was admitted to hospital last week for “planned abdominal surgery,” but this was not known to insiders until Kensington Palace's announcement on January 17, a royal expert suggested to Fox News Digital.

In response to the People magazine report, royal expert Shannon Felton Spence said: “I spoke with people close to the family in the days before the announcement and there was no indication that anything was afoot.” he told Fox News Digital. Her surgery was said to have come as a surprise to her next of kin. To the royal family.

“I believe this report,” Mr Spence said, adding that the princess was “vital to the health and well-being of the monarchy. On the human side, she is the mother of the future king.” She is the future king's partner. Catherine is next to her two generations of family stability, normalcy and warmth. She is also an invaluable tool for the institution, as she consistently ranks as one of its most popular members. ”

Christopher Andersen, author of The King: The Life of Charles III, suggested that the main reason the Princess of Wales kept quiet about her impending surgery was for the sake of her three young children. .

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Duchess Kate was admitted to hospital last week for “planned abdominal surgery”. (Victoria Jones – Pool/Getty Images)

“Kate is a very private person by nature, but her biggest concern is how this will affect her young children,” he told Fox News Digital. “She obviously doesn't want her children to worry or be scared. When you're George, Charlotte and Louis' age, of course it's scary to see a parent go to the hospital.” .That's one of the main reasons, if not the main reason, that Kate is trying to downplay the surgery. ”

But in reality, he said, keeping her health issues a mystery has fueled the rumors.

“Unfortunately, the suddenness of the announcement and the mystery surrounding the princess's condition only fanned the flames of speculation and gossip,” Andersen said. “It would have been better for the palace to simply explain the nature of Kate's surgery and get it over with. Until they do, royal rumors will only continue to swirl. Compare and contrast. Prince Charles said: 'I'm sure there would have been a huge uproar if I walked into the hospital for a 'planned operation' without further explanation.”

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Charles III will also be hospitalized for “corrective” treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Royal author and commentator Duncan Larcombe said Middleton's husband, Prince William, was only allowed light duties by Prince Charles, and that he and his wife, Prince George (10 years old), Prince Louis (5 years old), and Princess Charlotte. He added that he can take care of them. 8.

Duchess Kate walks to church with her children

Duchess Kate was last seen in public heading to church in Sandringham on Christmas Day. (Samir Hussain/WireImage)

Kensington Palace announced on January 17 that Mr Middleton had been admitted to a London clinic for a planned operation and was likely to remain there for two weeks.

The princess was last seen in public walking to church with her family on Christmas Day in Sandringham, but showed no signs of being unwell.

The palace is also keeping mum about what kind of surgery she has had other than on her abdomen.

“Nobody asked me anything about her surgery or her condition,” Spence added.

Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that following news of Prince Charles' surgery, the king could abdicate in the same way Queen Margrethe II of Denmark did earlier this month. He said that the rumors about them having sex have started again.

Prince William is caring for Duchess Kate and Prince Charles, Sarah Ferguson is also having health issues, and Prince Andrew's ex-husband is undergoing treatment for breast cancer and has just been diagnosed with skin cancer. , said the royal family is “now depleted of key members…I guess this means something.” The duties of Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will increase significantly. ”

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King Charles with a serious expression

King Charles III will be hospitalized for a “corrective” procedure related to his prostate. (Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

He said many royal observers were concerned about the impact of the “medical disaster” on a “leaner monarchy”.

“Therefore, there is no Andrew; [Prince] harry and meghan [Markle]”Princess Anne's similar concerns that her weight loss is not working have taken hold again,” he added. “In fact, it is an indication that the company is now in turmoil and perhaps a major overhaul is needed at the House of Windsor.” Ta. At a time of UK austerity, putting more money into potentially expanding the monarchy may be frowned upon, but it is necessary in the long term.

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Mr Anderson believes the surgery on the princess, whose palace has announced she will not return to royal duties until after Easter, is clearly a “genuine health crisis” rather than a “minor surgery”.

He added, “Just because a surgery was 'planned' doesn't mean it's routine,” adding, “The two-week hospital stay and long recovery period make it unlikely that this was some kind of serious medical procedure.” There is no doubt that this was a serious issue.”

Middleton, 42, has not had many serious health issues that have gone public, apart from three pregnancies during which she suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum, a type of severe morning sickness, and had to be hospitalized. .

Kinsey Schofield, host of the podcast To Di For Daily, called Middleton “an essential part of the future of the monarchy.”

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“William and Catherine somehow define this really beautiful and hopeful vision of the future,” she told FOX News Digital. “They can't be recreated because they're real and natural. They're easy to do. That's why they're so important to the monarchy today. They encourage people to look forward rather than backward.”

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