Princess Kate has been advised to “ease back into royal duties” after a stint away from the public spotlight as she recovers from abdominal surgery. Although Princess Kate will not be conducting any official engagements until after Easter, she has been advised “to strike a careful balance” by a therapist.
The royal underwent pre-planned abdominal surgery in January at The London Clinic, and has been recovering in the family’s home in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, with a short February half-term break with her children in Norfolk.
Sophie Cress, a UK therapist, spoke about some of the challenges the Princess of Wales may face when she resumes her duties.
Speaking to GB News, the expert said the royal needs to balance her “physical and emotional wellbeing” and stated: “Kate is probably going to ease her way back into her royal responsibilities, giving priority to things that suit her energy and health at the moment.”
She added: “Psychologically speaking, it’s critical that Kate maintains her autonomy and sense of control over her schedule as she gradually returns to her duties.”
As news that Kate had been discharged emerged, a Kensington Palace spokesman said: “The Princess of Wales has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery from surgery. She is making good progress.
“The Prince and Princess wish to say a huge thank you to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they have provided.
“The Wales family continues to be grateful for the well wishes they have received from around the world.”
The exact details of the princess’s condition have not been revealed but the Palace said previously it was not cancer-related and that Kate wished her personal medical information to remain private.
Prince William first spoke about Kate’s recovery at a London Air Ambulance Charity gala in London where he thanked the public for their support. In a heartfelt speech at a glamorous fundraising gala in London, the Prince said the public’s kind messages meant “a great deal”.
Meanwhile, a physical therapist, Mr Nasr, believes the type of surgery Kate will have had, will impact her recovery time, and if she progresses well, her doctors might “gradually start to increase activity levels and distances walked”.
The sports expert who also focuses on skeletal muscles during recovery said: “By eight to 12 weeks post-op, with dedicated physio and careful listening to limits, Kate could potentially return to her favourite pastimes like tennis or hiking, as long as she eases back in gradually.”
Princess Kate underwent a 13-night stay at The London Clinic after her planned surgery in January before returning to the Windsor Estate to rest.
In what appears to be a marked improvement in Princess Kate’s condition, she left Windsor alongside her husband and three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, for a half-term holiday on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
