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Prince William visits wife Kate in hospital as she recovers from abdominal surgery

Prince William visits wife Kate in hospital as she recovers from abdominal surgery

The Prince of Wales has visited his wife in hospital where she is recuperating from abdominal surgery.

Prince William was seen leaving the private London Clinic at around 12.35pm today.

Meanwhile, Queen Camilla has said the King is “fine” and “looking forward to getting back to work” during an official engagement in Aberdeen.

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Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) drives himself away from the London Clinic in London on January 18, 2024 where his wife Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, underwent surgery. Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, is facing up to two weeks in hospital after undergoing successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace announced on January 17. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
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Britain's William, Prince of Wales, leaves the London Clinic where Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, is hospitalised for abdominal surgery, in London, Britain, January 18, 2024. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Kensington Palace announced yesterday that the Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery and will remain in hospital for up to two weeks.

Sky News understand the planned surgery is routine and the princess’s condition is non-cancerous.

The 42-year-old was admitted on Tuesday to The London Clinic, a private hospital in central London.

This afternoon, William drove himself away from the hospital in an Audi e-Tron GT Carbon Vorsprung, followed by a Land Rover Discovery, and left by the back entrance during the visit.

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Kensington Palace said: “The Prince has just left hospital after visiting his wife.”

The princess is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter. Prince William is also set to postpone engagements while his wife is in hospital.

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Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace also announced the King is set to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate next week.

The 75-year-old monarch’s condition is benign but his public engagements will be postponed while he recuperates after the corrective procedure.

He was keen to share the details of his diagnosis to encourage other men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked in line with public health advice.