Unseen photo of Kate Middleton and her children taken in Windsor this week released on Instagram to mark Mother’s Day
PRINCESS Kate shared an adorable unseen picture with her three children in celebration of Mother’s Day.
The royal-mum-of-three, 42, beamed as she posed with Prince George, 10 Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
The heartfelt photograph marks the first time the princess has spoken out publicly since her surgery.
It is also the first picture shared of the royal since she underwent her “planned” major abdominal op in January.
Devoted husband Prince William, who has been taking a step back from royal duties to care for his wife, captured the sweet moment at Windsor, earlier this week.
Kate captioned the unseen snap: “Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months.
“Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. C”
Royal fans hailed the princess and sent well wishes for her speedy recovery.
One posted: “Aw what a beautiful picture taken by our Prince of Wales. It’s so wonderful to see our Princess of Wales again and she is surrounded by so much love.”
“A stunning picture of Catherine and her children. Happy Mother’s Day,” said another.
“Great to see the Princess of Wales looking well. Happy Mother’s Day,” added a third.
Someone else shared: “A happy mother’s day to our beloved princess. She is looking great. So glad you are surrounded by her lovely children and your supporting husband.
“This photo is a great booster for all royal fans.”
“Beautiful picture. Get well soon princess. Happy Mother’s Day,” penned another royal fan.
It comes as rumours about Kate’s health were sparked after William missed a memorial service last week.
He had been expected to perform a reading, but pulled out due to a “personal matter”.
It follows Kate’s “planned major 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 previously Kate was unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.
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.”
If the princess recuperates according to plans, her first engagement back could be at the family service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, on Easter Sunday, March 31.
Timeline of Royal health battles
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