Kate, the Princess of Wales, will be hospitalized for up to two weeks after abdominal surgery

Kate, the Princess of Wales, is in hospital recovering from planned abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace said on Wednesday.

LONDON — Kate, the Princess of Wales, has undergone planned abdominal surgery and will be hospitalized for up to two weeks, Kensington Palace said on Wednesday.

The wife of Britain's future king, Prince William, will take a prolonged break from her normally busy schedule of public appearances and private engagements.

“Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery," said the palace, which is the home and office of the royal couple. "The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery."

The statement did not elaborate on the reasons for the procedure. "Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter," it said.

Easter Sunday this year falls on March 31, which is more than two months away.

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