The first official photo of Princess Kate since her operation has been released this morning.
In the photograph, the princess sits surrounded by her three young children: Prince Louis, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Kensington Palace released the photo to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday 10 March.
The princess also thanked the public for their kind support throughout her recovery following an abdominal operation.
Kensington Palace release new image of Kate for Mother's Day
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The picture, which was taken by Prince William, was uploaded to The Prince and Princess of Wales's official X, formerly known as Twitter, page.
It read: "Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months."
"Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day. C"
The princess signed off the post with her initial 'C' for Catherine.
Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 10, 2024
Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day. C
📸 The Prince of Wales, 2024 pic.twitter.com/6DywGBpLLQ
The photo shows the princess and her three children beaming into the camera in a picture taken on a patio outside.
Kate wears blue jeans and brown, lace-up boots with a green, zip-up jacket.
Prince George affectionately wraps two arms around his mother's neck and shows a toothy grin.
Royal fans rushed to wish the royal a Happy Mother's Day and a speedy recovery.
Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte walking hand-in-hand on the Sandringham Estate in 2023PAOne fan said: "Wishing you a wonderful day today with your gorgeous children, and a speedy, full recovery and return in your own good time to public life and engagements."
Kate has not undertaken any royal duties since she was admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery on January 17.
Kensington Palace confirmed that her surgery was "successful" and on January 29 it was announced that the princess was discharged from hospital to recover at home.
The Princess of Wales is not expected to return to any official royal engagements until after Easter.
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Princess Kate underwent planned abdominal surgery in JanuaryPALast Monday, the princess was photographed by paparazzi in a car with her mother, Carole Middleton.
The pictures were not authorised by Kensington Palace and therefore not released by British media publications.
However, the images were released on a US gossip site.
Following speculation on social media about the whereabouts of the princess, Kensington Palace reaffirmed Kate's recovery timeline stating: "We were very clear from the outset that the Princess of Wales was out until after Easter and Kensington Palace would only be providing updates when something was significant."
