Prince William will juggle caring for his three children and supporting Kate as she recovers from surgery

Kate, 42, was admitted to The London Clinic in Marylebone on Tuesday for the planned procedure and is expected to remain in the hospital for 10 to 14 days.

The future Queen will then return home to Adelaide Cottage to continue her recovery. The princess's condition is understood not to be cancerous.

The princess will likely have to recuperate for two to three months, and her return to official duties will probably not happen until after Easter.

Her husband Prince William will remain by his wife's and children's side throughout.

Neither William nor Kate will travel internationally over the coming months.

William and Kate were said to have been planning a high-profile visit to Rome this spring, but this will likely no longer be happening.

A palace spokesman said: "Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery.

"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.

"Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.

"The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate.

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"She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.

"Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness' progress when there is significant new information to share.

"The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements.

"She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible."