By Michele 
Kate Middleton, aside from a brief retreat to Anmer Hall with her family, primarily spends her days recuperating from a planned abdominal surgery at home.
The Palace has indicated that the Princess of Wales is not anticipated to resume her royal duties until after Easter. Speculation has arisen regarding the complexity of her surgery and the seriousness of her condition, given her extended hospital stay and prolonged recovery period.
Tragically, following news of Kate’s surgery, the Palace disclosed King Charles’ diagnosis of cancer. He is currently undergoing treatment in London weekly and convalescing at Sandringham for the remainder of the time.
This has resulted in a further reduction in the active royal family members, with Kate scaling back her engagements and King Charles adjusting his schedule due to his health concerns.
Prince William has taken on a substantial portion of royal responsibilities while also attending to familial duties.
According to Christopher Andersen, author of The King, William is deeply troubled by the dual medical challenges faced by his wife and father.
Kate’s undisclosed medical condition has led to numerous rumors and speculations. Despite public curiosity, Kensington Palace has emphasized Kate’s desire for privacy regarding her health matters.
Royal expert Richard Eden has criticized the pressure on Kate to divulge more information, labeling it as a form of bullying. He asserts that Kate should not feel obligated to disclose further details about her medical situation unless she chooses to do so.
Nearly two months since Kate’s last public appearance, there are calls from some quarters, including Newsweek’s chief royal correspondent, for more transparency regarding her health to reassure the public.
In contrast, King Charles’ decision to disclose his prostate cancer surgery has been widely praised for raising awareness and destigmatizing the condition.
While some, like commentator Daniela Elser, argue that Kate missed an opportunity to raise awareness by not disclosing more about her health, others defend her right to privacy as a human being, not just a public figure.
Ultimately, Kate Middleton’s decision to maintain her privacy regarding her health issues underscores her entitlement to personal boundaries, even as a member of the royal family.