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Was Kate Middleton In A Coma? The Palace Gave A Rare Response To The Rumor

The Royals don't usually comment on gossip, but this time, they've spoken out.
What Kind of Abdominal Surgery Did Kate Middleton Have? The Palace Responded To Rumor
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Ever since she was hospitalized for an undisclosed abdominal surgery, rumors that Kate Middleton was in a coma began circulating after a report from a Spanish news broadcast. The Princess of Wales underwent a procedure on January 16, 2024, and recovered at the London Clinic for 13 days before being discharged to mend at home.

The news of her medical woes came just a week after her 42nd birthday. For her birthday, it was reported that the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated a more personal and “low-key” celebration which is just “the way she likes it,” A source told The Daily Express that “the children are just about to start back at school,” so it’s likely that Kate and her family will have a quiet celebration at home in Windsor.

Royal expert Jennie Bond told the outlet that Prince William is planning to “spoil” his wife after what has “been a really tough time for her,” seemingly referring to the string of controversies surrounding the royal family following the release of Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare  , in 2023. “He’s probably got a little bit of romance in him somewhere,” Bond shared, speculating that William might arrange for breakfast in bed for his wife.

On January 29, 2024, Kensington Palace released a statement saying Kate was “making good progress” and continuing her recovery at home after a 13-day hospital stay. “The Wales family continues to be grateful for the well-wishes they have received from around the world,” the statement read, in addition to being thankful for the “diligent nursing staff” at the London Clinic.

But a rumor did the rounds on social media saying that Kate’s surgery may have had serious, unforeseen implications, leading to the phrase “Kate Middleton coma” to begin trending. And the Palace has given a rare response.

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