LONDON (AP) – Princess Kate’s first photos since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago were released Sunday, along with a statement thanking the public for their support.
The photo of her sitting in a chair surrounded by her three children is said to be of her husband and heir to the throne, William, Prince of Wales, and was said to have been taken in Windsor earlier that week.
“Thank you so much for your kind wishes and continued support over the past two months,” Kate said on social media. “Happy Mother’s Day, everyone.”
The incident follows weeks of wild speculation on social media about her whereabouts after she was discharged from the hospital on January 29 after a planned surgery and nearly two weeks in the hospital. That’s what it means. She had not been seen in public since Christmas Day.
The royal family has been under greater scrutiny than usual in recent weeks, as Duchess Kate and King Charles III are unable to carry out their usual duties due to health issues.
Prince Charles is being treated for an unspecified type of cancer that was discovered during treatment for an enlarged prostate, royal officials said. The monarch has canceled all public engagements while undergoing treatment, but he has been photographed walking to church and meeting privately with government officials and dignitaries.
The 42-year-old Duchess Kate underwent surgery on January 16th, and although her condition and the reason for the surgery were not disclosed, Kensington Palace, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge’s office announced that it was not due to cancer.
The palace initially provided only important updates and said she would not return to royal duties until Easter (March 31 this year), but last month it confirmed that she was feeling well amid rumors and conspiracy theories. They issued a statement again. The statement before that.
Kensington Palace said on February 29: “Kensington Palace revealed the Princess’s recovery timetable in January, but we will only provide essential updates,” adding that “that guidance remains in place.” .
At the time, royal aides said: Sun Newspaper: “We’ve seen the craziness of social media, but we’re not going to let that change our strategy. A lot has happened on social media, but the princess has a right to privacy and that’s not going to change our strategy.” We ask the public to respect the
Further questions arose last week when the British military announced, apparently without consulting palace officials, that Kate, Duchess Kate, would attend the Trooping the Color ceremony in June.
The Duchess’ appearance was supposed to be her first major official engagement since her surgery, but Kensington Palace has not revealed any public events planned for the Duchess. It is the responsibility of palace authorities, not government departments, to announce and confirm attendance at royal events.
The military later removed any mention of her attendance.
British media reports say the military did not seek approval from Kensington Palace before releasing details about Kate’s appearance in June, and that she will be touring this year’s army in her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards. The event was announced based on expectations. Annual military ceremony.
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