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Princess Kate with her children, photographed by Prince William
Princess Kate has spoken out in her first public message since her abdominal surgery in January.
"Thank you very much for the kind wishes and continued support over the last two months," wrote the wife of the heir to the British throne, Prince William, in a message on X. "I wish everyone a happy Mother's Day."
The 42-year-old underwent abdominal surgery in January.
She then spent 13 nights in the London clinic near Regent's Park in central London.
Prince William visited his wife during her stay, as did King Charles III before he received treatment there himself.
The palace has released few details about her condition but said it was not cancer.
It also said they would only report on her recovery process if there was important new information.
According to media reports, Princess Kate was seen in public for the first time at the beginning of the week.
She was a passenger with her mother, Carole Middleton, in a car that was seen near Kate's home in Windsor.
The British newspapers “Daily Mirror” and “Sun,” among others, reported this on Monday evening.
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