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Prince William (41) now wants to be there for his wife! Today it was surprisingly announced that Princess Kate (42) had to undergo abdominal surgery yesterday. The procedure was planned and was successful – but the future British queen will be out for a longer period of time due to her hospital stay: she will stay away from the public until Easter. Her husband William will also now postpone his upcoming appointments.
As People reports, the heir to the throne will not be taking on all royal duties in the coming weeks: He will probably postpone his appointments in order to be at Kate’s side during the recovery process. Among the things that are shifting in the royal calendar are international trips by the son of King Charles III. (75) belong. The couple is actually scheduled to make a state visit to Italy in the spring.
William is said to have always been at her side when Kate was admitted to the clinic on Tuesday. However, the father of three had to let his loved one endure the procedure, which has not yet been defined in more detail, alone.
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