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Kensington Palace shows Kate, Princess of Wales, with her children Prince Louis, left, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, taken in Windsor, England, by Prince William earlier this week.
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The first official photograph of Catherine, Princess of Wales, since undergoing abdominal surgery in January has been released by her and her husband, William, Prince of Wales.
Kate is seen sitting outside, surrounded by her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, in the photo credited to the Prince of Wales.
“Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the past two months. Wishing you all a happy Mother’s Day,” a post on her official instagram account he said next to the photo. The message was signed by “C”.
Sunday is Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom.
The photo was taken earlier this week in Windsor, Kensington Palace told CNN.
The 42-year-old, who is recovering from surgery at his Windsor home, is He is unlikely to return to public duties until Easter.Kensington Palace said in January.
The palace did not reveal what the surgery was for, but said it was not cancerous.
Kate’s absence from the public eye and William’s withdrawal from a major family event late last month over an undisclosed personal matter have contributed to a wave of gossip and speculation.
Kensington Palace took the rare step of countering rumors about Kate’s whereabouts and health, with a spokesperson saying in February that the palace “made clear in January the princess’ recovery timelines and we would only provide significant updates. “That guideline remains.”
His father-in-law, King Charles III, underwent surgery for a benign enlarged prostate in January, before revealing in February that he had a form of cancer. Buckingham Palace did not say what type, but she said she is receiving treatment.