Prince William, heir to the British throne, resumes his public royal engagements on Wednesday. William had suspended his official activities in recent weeks due to the operation his wife underwent.
Kate, 42, was hospitalized on January 16 for abdominal surgery. The princess, who was discharged from the clinic last week, is due to convalesce at the family home in Windsor, west of London. It is not expected to resume activities before Easter, March 31. During the absence of the king, for an as yet unknown period, and of Kate, the continuity and stability of the monarchy will therefore rest essentially on the shoulders of William.