PRINCESS Kate has spoken publicly for the first time since her abdominal surgery.
The royal this morning thanked the public for their continued support and shared an unseen photo of the Princess with her children to celebrate Mother's Day.
The photograph, which is the first picture of the princess released since her surgery, was taken in Windsor, earlier this week, by the Prince of Wales.
Along with the cute snap she wrote: "Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months.
"Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. C"
The post comes after social media was flooded with conspiracy theories over her whereabouts as rumours about her health began to swirl.
Unfounded online rumours were fuelled when Prince William unexpectedly pulled out of a memorial service last week where he was expected to give a reading.
Kate, 42, underwent the “planned abdominal surgery” in January at the London clinic.
The central London private hospital also treated The King while he underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Kensington Palace said at the time was unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.
At the time, the mum-of-three apologised for postponing her Royal engagements following the surgery which was not cancer-linked.
The statement read: "The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements.
"She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible."
The palace previously said the public "will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible".
Kate initially went back to Windsor before continuing her recovering at the family's Norfolk country home, Anmer Hall.
Last week, mum-of-three Kate was seen for the first time since her hospital operation.
The Princess of Wales was in the passenger seat as mum Carole, 69, drove her in an Audi near Windsor Castle on Monday.
Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months
Princess Kate
She was wearing sunglasses and appeared to be smiling slightly in her first sighting since her abdominal operation.
If Kate recuperates according to schedule then her first engagement back could be at the family service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, on Easter Sunday, March 31.
Earlier this week, the Ministry of Defence had to backtrack after releasing tickets claiming Kate would review a dress rehearsal at Horse Guards Parade for the Trooping of the Colour on June 8.
It has since been revealed that the MoD put tickets, which are now sold out, for Kate's event online before consulting Kensington Palace.
HERE is a date-by-date rundown of the health battles to have struck the Royals this year.
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery.
JAN 17: It is announced that the King is to have treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside.
JAN 19: The King flies back from Scotland with the Queen.
JAN 21: It is announced Sarah, Duchess of York, has malignant melanoma, a skin cancer.
JAN 23: Kate’s hospital stay passes one week. JAN 26: The King is admitted to the London Clinic for treatment.
JAN 29: The King is discharged from hospital. Kate leaves the same day.
JAN 31: Queen Camilla announces that the King is “getting on, doing his best”.
FEBRUARY 5: Buckingham Palace announces the King has cancer, but not of the prostate, and will not carry out public-facing duties.
FEB 18: The King appears in good spirits as he attends a Sunday church service in the grounds of Sandringham.
FEB 23: The King filmed crying and chuckling while opening some of the 7,000 cards from well-wishers.
FEB 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to 'personal matter', sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate's health.
MARCH 4: Kate Middleton pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate.
MARCH 10: Princess Kate speaks publicly for the first time since her surgery and shares touching photo for Mother's Day
The Army is now set to remove the claim that the Princess of Wales will attend, it's understood.
This means her attendance at the event has not been signed off officially, sparking confusion for thousands of Brits hoping to attend.
It comes after the princess' uncle Gary Goldsmith spoke about her recovery on Celebrity Big Brother.
He said: "I spoke to her mum, my sister, she's getting the best care in the world.
"And all the family's done is put the wagons round and look after family first before anything else.
"They put a statement out and just said, 'She's taking some time to (recuperate) and will see you in Easter'."
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