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Inside Kate Middleton’s recovery at Adelaide Cottage – George playing the electric guitar, curries & cuddles from Orla
A touching surprise awaited Kate on her arrival home
KATE Middleton returned home after 13 days in hospital following abdominal surgery and is now recovering with her family.
While doting husband Prince William frequently visited his wife during her stay, she has now been reunited with their three kids at their family home, Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.
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The Prince of Wales, 41, paused royal duties to care for Kate and their children last month but has now returned to public duties, while he “remains focused" on his family.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry jetted 5,000 miles to see King Charles, following his cancer diagnosis announcement.
Upon medical advice, Kate will be recovering at home and is said to have received a warm welcome upon her arrival.
According to a royal commentator, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, surprised Kate with “cards and banners and little gifts.”
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Ingrid Seward - editor in chief of Majesty Magazine - told Fabulous: “At Adelaide Cottage it was a special moment when the Princess of Wales arrived back from hospital.
“She had been in hospital for two weeks, which was ages to kids used to seeing their mum every day.
“They wanted to surprise her and thanks to Kate’s endless patience in the past, are skilled at arts and crafts and cooking.”
Ingrid shared how Prince George is now learning the electric guitar, and said he “probably played her a few chords” to show her.
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The royal editor added: “I am sure Kate was thrilled by the welcome. What mother wouldn’t be.
“All the Middleton family including the spaniel Orla would have been thrilled to see Kate home.
Kate Middleton ‘is making good progress’ after leaving hospital following abdominal surgery as she returns to Windsor
“It was a great opportunity for Kate to spend time with sister Pippa, before she jetted off on her half-term holiday.
“Both Michael and Carole Middleton have always been central to Kate’s life and now their help is needed.
“William is back working with some extra royal duties, so mum Carole is ready to step in whenever she is needed, which she will be.”
And no doubt, the family will be relying on some comforting meals that don’t require too much effort.
Curry is said to be a favourite in their household, with Kate revealing she loves to make them, and Charlotte is "good with heat".
All the Middleton family including the spaniel Orla would have been thrilled to see Kate home
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William and Kate’s charming couldn't be further from their 20-room, four-storey apartment in Kensington, which they still use when they need to be in London.
It has just four bedrooms - one bedroom for each of the children and the royal couple.
Adelaide Cottage is nestled in the heart of the 655-acre Windsor estate so there is plenty of room for the kids to run around and walk the family’s dog, Orla.
Sources said the couple dreamt of having a ";modest" home with a garden so the children could play outside together - and they seem to have achieved that goal.
It's understood the family have no live-in staff, with any aides commuting to Windsor instead.
This includes the couple's former live-in nanny, Maria Borrallo, who has resided with the couple since George was a baby.
The property may have been renovated eight years ago, but there are still nods back to the 19th Century inside.
It is said to retain golden dolphins and ceiling rope decorations in the master bedroom, recycled from a 19th-century royal yacht.
Prince William returned to engagements yesterday as he hosted an investiture at Windsor Castle.
The dad-of-three handed out 50 MBE honours on behalf of the king, including one to Patricia Spruce for her work recruiting foreign medics for the NHS.
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Patricia later claimed on LinkedIn: "Prince William said that Katherine [sic] had two Filipino nurses looking after her and they were amazing and kind."
England footballer Ellen White was also made a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
William also attended the London Air Ambulance fundraising gala in London's Raffles Hotel in the evening.
In his first comments since King Charles’s cancer diagnosis and Kate’s abdominal op, Wills told well-wishers: “We really appreciate everyone’s kind messages. Thank you."
Prince William is understood to not be returning to full-time duties yet and instead "remains focused" on looking after his wife Kate and their three children.
Both William and Camilla are expected to take on the brunt of King Charles' royal duties following advice from doctors to postpone public-facing engagements.
But William has no further duties scheduled and is expected to be with Kate and their three children for their half-term holiday next week.
Kate, 42, underwent the planned operation on January 16 and stayed in the private London Clinic.
Meanwhile, the Palace said the King had been diagnosed with "a form of cancer" during his prostate operation.
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The statement said His Majesty has begun a schedule of regular treatments and ";remains wholly positive".
Despite the diagnosis, Charles will continue with his red boxes, weekly audiences with the Prime Minister, and monthly Privy Council meetings.
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