The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, is recuperating with family after undergoing an operation following a breast cancer diagnosis.
The 63-year-old, formerly married to Prince Andrew, received the news of her diagnosis following a routine mammogram screening. The spokesperson added that the prognosis is good, with Fergie now at home recuperating with family.
A spokesperson for the duchess confirmed the royal required surgery and is now recovering, saying: "She was advised she needed to undergo surgery which has taken place successfully."