Kate Middleton receives messages of support from celebrities including Giovanna Fletcher and Fearne Cotton after it was revealed she will be in hospital for up to 14 days following abdominal surgery
Celebrities have sent their best wishes to the Princess of Wales, 42, after it emerged she had been admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery.
Giovanna Fletcher was among those who messaged the royal family via Instagram, writing: “Sending love.”
The pair met when Kate appeared on Giovanna's podcast Happy Mum, Happy Baby in 2020, with the presenter describing the royal family's “passion for the early years”. [as] unbelievable'.
Another, Fearne Cotton, simply shared two red love hearts in her post. The two have also collaborated, co-presenting a symposium on childhood last November. The event was co-organised by the Royal Foundation Center for Early Childhood.
John Torode also wrote in support of the Princess: 'I wish Her Royal Highness a speedy and comfortable recovery.
The Princess of Wales (photo, left) with her friend Giovanna Fletcher (photo, right). The royal has appeared on Giovanna's podcast Happy Mum, Happy Baby in the past
Kate Middleton (pictured, left) is greeted by Fearne Cotton (pictured, right) as the two host a symposium on childhood in November 2023
Celebrities sent messages of support to the royal family after finding out she had undergone abdominal surgery
The wishes follow a message that Kensington Palace shared on Instagram, which revealed that the royal family had undergone surgery. It read: 'Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to hospital yesterday for a planned abdominal operation.
'The operation was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days before returning home to continue her recovery. Based on current medical advice, it is unlikely that she will resume her public duties until after Easter.
“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normalcy as possible for her children; and her desire for her personal medical information to remain private.
'Kensington Palace will therefore only provide updates on Her Royal Highness's progress if there is important new information to share.
“The Princess of Wales would like to apologize to everyone involved for having to postpone her upcoming engagements. She looks forward to reinstating as many people as possible as soon as possible.”
After spending ten to fourteen days in hospital, it is believed the future queen will return to Windsor in Berkshire to continue her recovery with the support of her family.
Her condition is not believed to be cancerous.
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.
The statement shared by Kensington Palace on Instagram, revealing information about the condition of the royal family
Kate is not expected to return to public events until after Easter, and her husband Prince William will be by his wife and children's side throughout.
Royal expert Phil Dampier tweeted: 'Wishing the Princess of Wales a speedy recovery after abdominal surgery. “We don't know the details but it was clear this was serious as she will be in hospital for 14 days and need up to three months to recover.”
And the Queen's former press secretary Dickie Arbiter said on X: 'I'm sure I speak for everyone in wishing HRH a speedy recovery.'
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