Kate, Princess of Wales, has been seen for the first time since she was admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery.
Middleton was seen sitting in the passenger seat of his mother's car near Windsor Castle on Monday. TMZ. At the time, she was being driven by her mother Carol. This is Middleton's first public appearance since December. According to TMZ, she was wearing oversized sunglasses and seemed to be enjoying the quiet ride until paparazzi spotted her and started taking pictures of her. She had been away from public life since it was declared that she needed surgery.
The Princess of Wales visits the Greentown Institute in Somerville to learn about climate change innovations taking place in Boston, USA, on December 1, 2022. Greentown Labs has fostered a community of climate pioneers working to design and implement a more sustainable world.Photo credit: Kirsty O'Connor – Pool/Getty Images
NORFOLK, UK: Duchess Kate applies hand sanitiser during a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn as part of the NHS birthday celebrations on July 5, 2020 in Norfolk, UK. Sunday marks the 72nd anniversary of the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS). The UK has praised the work of the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Joe Giddens – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
There were no other members of the royal family in the car with Middleton and her mother. According to TMZ, Middleton and his mother appeared to be traveling on their own without the assistance of security personnel.
Duchess Kate attends Christmas morning service at Sandringham Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, on December 25, 2023.Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images
London, United Kingdom: Duchess Kate attends the Queen's garden party hosted by the Earl of Wessex at Buckingham Palace on May 18, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
According to TMZ, aside from the fact that Middleton was admitted to the hospital for some type of abdominal surgery, the exact medical condition she is facing remains private, with very little information made available to the press or the public.
Los Angeles, California: Duchess Kate arrives at the BAFTA Blitz to Watch event held at the Belasco Theater on July 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
London, United Kingdom: Duchess Kate attends the coronation garden party for King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on May 9, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Jonathan Brady – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
According to TMZ, Buckingham Palace alerted fans to her absence and has already declared that Middleton will not be able to resume royal duties until Easter.
The Duchess of Cambridge, known as the Duchess of Rothesay during her stay in Scotland, met farmers at Brodies Hill Farm in Moray, Scotland, to learn about the work being done to better support young people's mental health and wellbeing. It has expanded. Photo by Jane Barlow – WPA Pool/Getty Images
London, United Kingdom; Duchess Kate appears on day two of the Wimbledon Championships 2023 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 4, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Shortly after it became clear that Middleton was facing medical problems, the palace informed the public that Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer. He also suspended royal duties and underwent medical procedures that have not been fully disclosed. (Related: Thomas Kingston dies by suicide, coroner says)
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