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Duchess Kate's first official photo since undergoing abdominal surgery in January has been released by her and her husband Prince William.
In the photo, credited to the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Wales is seen sitting outdoors surrounded by her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
“Thank you very much for your warm wishes and continued support over the past two months. I wish everyone a happy Mother's Day,'' she posted on her official Instagram account along with a photo. Message was acknowledged by 'C'.
Sunday is Mother's Day in the UK.
Kensington Palace told CNN the photo was taken in Windsor earlier this week.
Kensington Palace announced in January that the 42-year-old, who is recovering from surgery at his home in Windsor, was unlikely to return to royal duties until Easter.
The palace did not disclose the purpose of her surgery, but said it was not cancer.
Duchess Kate's disappearance from public life and Prince William's absence from an important family event late last month, citing undisclosed personal issues, have contributed to a wave of gossip and speculation. It has become.
Kensington Palace has taken the unusual step of pushing back on rumors about Duchess Kate's whereabouts and health, with a spokesperson saying in February that the palace would “reveal the Princess's recovery timetable in January and only provide important updates.” We intend to provide the same.” That guidance is valid. ”
Her father-in-law, Charles III, underwent surgery for enlarged prostate in January and revealed in February that he had a type of cancer. Buckingham Palace did not say what his symptoms were, but said he was receiving treatment.
