Kate Middleton returns home after 14-day hospital stay: Flowers and gift bags given to Princess Kate by well-wishers are returned to Windsor by royal aides as she continues her recovery after abdominal surgery

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 driven back to Windsor by a royal aide.

The Princess of Wales, 42, is not expected to carry out any official engagements until after Easter, with her husband Prince William clearing his diary of official duties while she recovers at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Great Park.

Kate attended the London Clinic 14 days ago on Tuesday, January 16 – with royal sources saying she was 'making good progress' and would now continue her recovery from home.

MailOnline understands her return to official duties will be subject to medical advice closer to the time, and William will return to public engagements once she is settled.

The Princess of Wales was discharged from hospital just hours before King Charles also left the London Clinic after a three-day stay to recover from prostate surgery. The beaming image was seen as he left the clinic with Queen Camilla by his side.

Charles visited Kate last Friday morning before his operation and has also been visited four times by his wife, Queen Camilla, at the hospital in Marylebone.

A spokesperson for Kensington Palace 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 thank the entire team at The London Clinic, and especially 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.”

Charles left the London Clinic in Marylebone today with Queen Camilla at his side after three nights of observation.

The 75-year-old monarch was admitted around 9am last Friday morning as he underwent a corrective procedure for the benign condition.

The road had been cleared, but a large crowd of children and onlookers had gathered to watch as they got into a waiting car.

There was a strong presence of uniformed police officers standing guard as the royal couple were driven away.

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 their arrival at the private hospital.

Buckingham Palace released a statement following the King's discharge from hospital, saying: 'The King was discharged from hospital this afternoon following planned 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 in recent days.'

The king arrived in London from Norfolk last Thursday, ready for the proceedings after carrying out a number of official duties behind the scenes.

He was diagnosed with the benign condition on January 17 during a stay in Birkhall, Aberdeenshire, after going for a check-up because he was experiencing symptoms.

NHS England said the 'enlarged prostate' page on the NHS website received one visit every five seconds on the day the King's diagnosis was announced, with another huge increase in visits in the days that followed.

Camilla had previously said her husband was doing 'fine' and was looking forward to returning to work.

News of his diagnosis came on the same day Kensington Palace announced the princess was in hospital on January 17.