Health problems in the British monarchy keep Britain hopeful

LONDON.- The mysterious hospitalization of the Princess of Wales Kate Middletonwife from Prince Williamattracted the attention of public opinion on Thursday English waiting for his illness, after a few details about his stomach surgery.

She was hospitalized for about two weeks, with her husband nearby these days, which is part of the next course of treatment the king will undergo. Charles III75, due to prostate problems, will soon deprive the royal family of the front line at official events.

Charles III and Camilla

British King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after attending the monarch’s birthday parade, ‘Trooping the Colour’, in London on June 17, 2023.

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The operation of Kate, 42 years old on Wednesday, one of the most popular royal figures, which will see the princess hospitalized for between ten and fourteen days, has left public opinion wondering about her illness.

Following his intervention, the princess had to cancel all her official commitments for several weeks, until the end of the Easter holidays, on January 31.

“The fact that the Princess of Wales will remain in hospital for the next two weeks suggests a serious operation,” wrote The Times newspaper.

Successful operation

Some British media confirmed on Wednesday that he did not have cancer, something also thought by The Times, when a statement after his intervention assured that the operation was: “successful.”

“It is understood her condition was not caused by cancer, but given the length of time she spent in hospital and the slow pace of her return to royal duties, it is unlikely the operation was minor,” explained The Times.

The official text announcing the princess’ mysterious hospitalization warned: “that Her Majesty’s progress will only be updated when there is significant new information to share.”

“Abdominal surgery can refer to the stomach, appendix, kidney or intestines, or the reproductive system,” added The Times.

Kate Middleton

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton reacts as she arrives to present the ‘Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design’ at the Design Museum in London on May 4, 2022.

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Meanwhile, The Guardian reminded that the only health problem experienced by the princess so far was hyperemesis gravidarum in all three of her pregnancies, which was manifested by intense and persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Because of this, Kate had to be hospitalized for her first pregnancy, that of Prince George, in 2012.

The health problems of two members of the royal family mean that the monarchy’s three most important figures (Charles, William and Kate) are unable to act, so Queen Camilla will be the only active member of the royal front line.

Charles’ second wife Camila, 76, is in Scotland to attend a public event at an art gallery, while he will go to Swindon, central England, on Monday to visit a domestic abuse support service.

“I think it is unheard of that the three most senior members of the royal family are temporarily out of action, delaying their meeting,” said Sky News royal correspondent Laura Bundock.

official action

William and Kate are scheduled to travel to Rome in the coming months for their first joint visit abroad in two years, according to several British media outlets.

Charles III’s youngest son, Prince Harry, fifth in line to the throne, after William and his three children, stepped down from his duties in 2020 and moved to California.

Empress Camilla

Camila of the United Kingdom, the Queen Consort, meets guests after a ceremony presenting new standards and colors to the Royal Navy, the Life Guards Cavalry Mounted Regiment, the King’s Grenadier Guards Company, and the Royal Air Force’s Royal Air Force’s Royal Color Squadron at Buckingham Palace, London, on April 27, 2023.

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The British press has speculated that Charles’ sister Princess Anne, 73, who has just finished a tour of Sri Lanka, is willing to replace her brother at events scheduled in the coming weeks.

But the palace assured The Times that the king would soon return to reading and signing documents following his prostate treatment.

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