The record is being set straight onKate Middleton’s recent health scare.
“The doctors had to take drastic decisions at that moment because of the complications that arose,” she said, according toThe Times. “The decision was to put her in an induced coma. They had to intubate her. There were serious complications that they didn’t expect because the operation went well, but the postoperative period didn’t go so well."
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Calleja reported that Kate’s life was in “great danger” following the surgery and that “practically an entire hospital” was set up in the royal’s home for the recovery process. Other Spanish media outlets also picked up the report.
However, a palace source vehemently denied the claims, PEOPLE understands.
Kate Middleton visits the Windsor Family Hub on June 6, 2023.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Kensington Palace announced on Jan. 17 that the Princess of Walesunderwent a “planned abdominal surgery"atThe London Clinicthe previous day. While herdiagnosis was kept private, it is known to be noncancerous.
The palace added that the surgery was “successful,” but her recovery would require her to stay at the hospital for up to two weeks. After 13 days at The London Clinic,Princess Kate returned home to Windsoron Monday, where she will continue her recovery. She is not expected to return to royal duty until after Easter, the palace said.
“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire tomaintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private,” Kensington Palace said in their initial statement on the health news. “Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share.”
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Prince William istaking some time away from royal dutyto help his family during his wife’s recovery.
Prince William and Kate Middleton at a Buckingham Palace State Banquet on Nov. 21, 2023.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty
YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty
King Charlesalso underwent a medical procedure this month,seeking treatment for an enlarged prostate.
On Jan. 29, Charles was captured in photographs leaving the hospital through the front entrance after his discharge, while Kate, in line with her wish for privacy, departed discreetly.
Royal author Robert Hardmantells PEOPLE exclusively, “In both the Princess and the King’s cases, this shows a handling of very personal, very delicate matters that you wouldn’t have seen in the past. It would have been a much more guarded response. It shows they are adapting to the times.”
“Yes, the public has a right to know some things, but not everything,” he adds.
King Charles and Kate Middleton in 2021.CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty
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