The Princess of Wales has undergone major abdominal surgery this month, with Kensington Palace announcing the news in a rare and unprecedented statement.
"Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to hospital yesterday for planned abdominal surgery," read Wednesday's official statement from Kensington Palace. "The surgery 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 the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter."
