Kate Middleton is likely to miss out on the BAFTAs, Commonwealth Day Service and St Patrick's Day activities – after undergoing 'planned abdominal surgery'
The Princes of Wales are likely to miss a number of winter and spring activities after undergoing surgery today – including the BAFTAs, St Patrick's Day and the Commonwealth Service – as she is not expected to return to public events until Easter.
Kate Middleton, 42, is being treated in hospital after successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace announced today.
The royal family was admitted to the London Clinic in Marylebone yesterday for the planned procedure and is expected to remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days.
The future queen will then return to Windsor in Berkshire to continue her recovery with the support of her family. It is not believed to be cancer.
The princess is likely to be advised to recover for two to three months, and her return to official duties will depend on medical advice closer to the time.
Kate Middleton, (pictured in October) 42, is being treated in hospital after successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace announced today
There are a number of events that are normally on Kate's agenda at this time of year, but which she apparently won't be attending in the coming weeks.
In February last year, the royal – who are patrons of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) – appeared in good spirits as she attended a Six Nations rugby match with her husband Prince William.
Next month, France and Ireland will kick off this year's Six Nations Championship on February 2, for a match at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille.
That weekend will also see matches between England and Italy in Rome and Wales against Scotland in Cardiff, where the Prince and Princess of Wales are not expected to attend.
Last year Kate also made a glamorous appearance at the BAFTAs – where she chatted to Austin Butler after his win for his role in Elvis.
She looked every bit a Hollywood star as she attended the star-studded event at London's Royal Festival Hall with William.
The royal mother of three opted for a one-shoulder Alexander McQueen dress for the occasion, which she first wore to the 2019 event.
Kate's white one-shoulder dress has undergone some minor changes, with the floral detailing on the shoulder replaced by a flowing train of material.
The event marked the first time in three years that the couple, who have made a tradition of attending British cinema's biggest night every year, had attended.
William has been president of Bafta since 2010 and Kate first attended the event with her husband in 2017.