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Kate Middleton ‘is making good progress’ after leaving hospital following abdominal surgery as she returns to Windsor
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PRINCESS Kate "is making good progress" after leaving hospital following abdominal surgery - as she returns home to Windsor.
Kate, 42, underwent the planned operation on January 16 and stayed in the private London Clinic.
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Kensington Palace announced on January 17 that Kate had undergone the surgery, but confirmed it was not related in any way to cancer.
The princess had been expected to spend between 10 and 14 days recovering in hospital before going home to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.
On Monday, she was allowed to leave the clinic after 13 days and head home.
A palace spokesperson said: “The Princess of Wales has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery from surgery. She is making good progress.
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“The Prince and Princess wish to say a huge thank you to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they have provided.
“The Wales family continues to be grateful for the well wishes they have received from around the world.”
No10 say the Princess of Wales being discharged from hospital is "welcome news for the Royal Family and the public more widely".
Sources claimed at the weekend that Kate's commitment to her royal duties will see her get back into work as soon as she can.
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She is said to have plans to work from bed now she has arrived home.
Kate's husband Prince William, 41, visited her every day at the clinic in Marylebone, central London.
Meanwhile, children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis had not been to see their mum to keep life "normal", as they continued going to school.
Kate's parents were also said to have cleared their schedule to help with the children.
The princess had reportedly been counting on the support of her close pals, ranging from old school friends to palace insiders.
Her hospital trip was revealed the same day Buckingham Palace said King Charles would be admitted to the same hospital for surgery.
The Monarch had a ";corrective procedure" for an "enlarged prostate" last week.
Charles was spotted driving his Audi at the weekend after cancelling engagements for the surgery.
It is understood the King will miss a month of royal engagements while he recovers.
In another health fright for the royals, it was revealed last week that Sarah Ferguson has been battling an aggressive skin cancer.
The Sun revealed Fergie, the Duchess of York, was battling cancer for the second time in just six months.
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The 64-year-old had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma after a mole was removed as she underwent treatment for breast cancer.
Sarah encouraged everyone to check the size, shape, colour and texture and emergence of new moles to catch any potential skin cancer early.
ROYAL OPERATIONS: How the health scares facing Charles & Kate unfolded
With King Charles and the Princess of Wales undergoing surgery at the same hospital, here is a timeline of the health troubles facing the two royals.
Tuesday, January 16: Kate, 42, is secretly admitted to the London Clinic and undergoes abdominal surgery.
Wednesday, January 17: Kensington Palace announces the princess' operation and says she will remain in the private hospital for 10-14 days.
Over an hour later, Buckingham Palace announces the King, 75, is to have treatment for a benign enlarged prostate and will be admitted to hospital in a few days.
Thursday, January 18: Prince William spends time at his wife's bedside, driving himself away from the back entrance during the low-key, private visit.
The Queen says the King is "fine" and "looking forward to getting back to work" during a visit to the Aberdeen Art Gallery
Friday, January 19: The King flies back from Scotland with the Queen and heads to his Sandringham estate in Norfolk to rest ahead of the procedure.
Monday, January 22: The Queen tells 86-year-old well-wisher Jessie Jackson that the King is "fine", and thanks her for asking, while she carries out engagements in Swindon.
Camilla urges the King to take it easy. An insider told The Sun: "The Queen has told him he needs to slow down a bit."
Thursday, January 25: The King arrives back in London from Sandringham ready for his treatment.
Friday, January 26: The King is admitted to the London Clinic for treatment for an enlarged prostate and also visits the Princess of Wales, who is recovering in the same hospital.
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