He wrote: “Good morning from a (very cold) Kensington Palace. I understand The Princess if “doing well” having spent her second night in hospital, following abdominal surgery.”
Speaking of her family, Mr Walker continued: “Prince William was looking after their children at home last night.
“Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were at school all day yesterday and are yet to visit their mother in hospital.”
The statement concluded: “The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact she has to postpone her upcoming engagements.
“She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible.”
The statement added that the Palace will only give updates on the Princess when there is “new information to share”.
Princess Kate’s condition is not understood to be cancerous.
