The Princess of Wales has been discharged from hospital, Kensington Palace has confirmed.

Kate, 42, spent 13 days at the private London Clinic after planned abdominal surgery.

In a statement, the palace said: “The Princess of Wales has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery from surgery. She is making good progress.

“The Prince and Princess wish to say a huge thank you to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they have provided.

“The Wales family continues to be grateful for the well wishes they have received from around the world.”

The Prince of Wales, King Charles and Queen Camilla and the Middletons were among the family members to visit the Princess during her hospital stay. 

William, 41, has temporarily stepped back from royal duties to care for his wife and their three children, Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five.

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Kate was first admitted on Tuesday 16 January, just days after marking her 42nd birthday.

Kensington Palace has not revealed further details of the princess’s condition, but confirmed it was non-cancerous.

Police officers stand guard outside The London Clinic after Princess Kate underwent planned surgery© Getty
The London Clinic where Kate was cared for

A royal source previously told The Sunday Times that the Princess is set to maintain contact with some of her charities and specifically, her Shaping Us campaign. 

Kate is likely to spend between two and three months recovering and is not expected to return to public duties until after Easter based on current medical advice.

The Princess was last seen publicly when she and Prince William and their children attended church on Christmas Day with the royal family. 

Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis walking with Kate Middleton and Prince William© Getty
Kate’s last public appearance on Christmas Day

Meanwhile, King Charles reportedly extended his hospital stay after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate at the same London hospital. 

Queen Camilla was seen visiting her husband on four occasions over the weekend after Charles was admitted on Friday. 

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