Kate Middleton’s friends keeping her in good spirits after surgery with luxury spa products & food hampers, says expert
KATE Middleton is recovering from her surgery, and has been treated to some “fabulous” gifts and “delicious” hampers from doting friends, according to a royal expert.
The Princess of Wales, 42, is “recovering well” at home after her planned abdominal surgery on January 16.
Kate spent 13 days recovering at the private London Clinic before heading home – and she is unlikely to be seen carrying out any frontline duties until after Easter.
Speaking to OK! , former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond explained: “I’m sure these old friends would know exactly how to keep Kate’s spirits up after such major surgery.
“They have probably pampered her with fabulous gifts of luxurious spa products and hampers of delicious goodies to tempt her tastebuds.
“They know what she might like to watch on TV or to read, and may have been sending recommendations and encouraging her to rest and take the time out she needs.”
In a clear sign of her improvement, the Princess joined William and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on a half-term trip holiday on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Jennie added that their 10-bedroom country home, Anmer Hall, would have been the perfect place for Kate to recover.
She added: “Windsor is lovely, and they have a beautiful house, of course. But it’s also on the Heathrow flight path and that can be very intrusive. William and Kate find all they want as a family in the wide open spaces that Norfolk offers.”
A pal told the Daily Mail: “Catherine is recovering well.
“She was looking forward to a change of scene and will be able to take it easy in Norfolk while the children let off steam with William.”
She added that it was an “encouraging” sign that Kate was well enough to make the trip to Sandringham.
While Kate is understandably “taking it easy”, there are plenty of activities for their kids – Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five – to enjoy with Prince William.
Editor of Majesty Magazine, Ingrid Seward told Fabulous: “They [William and the kids] can take advantage of everything Sandringham has to offer, including wonderful beaches and miles of paths through the estate to ride on ponies or bikes.
“They also have a tennis court and every amenity they can possibly have including lots of local friends.”
Kate previously said her kids love going spider-hunting and also raise chickens at Anmer Hall.
I’m sure these old friends would know exactly how to keep Kate’s spirits up after such major surgery
Jennie Bond
The King is also recovering in Norfolk following his cancer diagnosis.
The monarch was admitted to The London Clinic on January 26 to undergo the operation and his stay was extended by 24 hours.
As the news broke, Prince Harry jetted 5,000 miles to be by his father’s side, and saw him for a 30-minute meeting, before flying home.
A “separate issue of concern was noted” during his corrective prostate surgery – and further tests revealed the presence of cancer.
In their statement a Palace spokesman stated: “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.”
In the meantime, Prince William and Queen Camilla have taken the lead and stepped up to help with royal duties.
King Charles and the Princess of Wales' health battles
How the King and Kate’s respective health battles unfolded:
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.
Sunday, January 28: Queen Camilla arrives for her fourth visit on Charles’ third day in hospital.
Monday, January 29: King Charles leaves hospital.
Sunday, February 4: Charles seen waving as he walks to church at Sandringham.
Monday, February 5: Buckingham Palace announce King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer.