"Kensington Palace Addresses Concerns Over Kate Middleton's Extended Absence and Health Speculations"

Kensington Palace issued an update on Princess Catherine's recovery from abdominal surgery, stating that she continues to do well without providing further details. Concerns have arisen due to her extended absence, but it was previously announced that she wouldn't return until after Easter. Despite being released from the hospital in late January and taking a family trip, she did not attend a recent major event with Prince William.