Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, recently underwent a planned abdominal surgery, surprising even those closest to her. According to Kensington Palace, there were no indications of any health issues prior to her hospitalization on January 16th. The news came as a surprise to family friends and individuals who work closely with the royal family.
The last time Kate was seen in public was on December 25th when she attended a Christmas church service with her husband, Prince William, and their three children. Reports suggest that she appeared to be in good health as recently as January 9th, when she celebrated her birthday privately with her family at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, England.
