Kate Middleton returns home after abdominal surgery and long hospital stay: 'Making good progress'

Kate Middleton is was hospitalized for several days

Kate Middleton expected to be in the hospital for two weeks

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Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has returned home after a nearly two-week stay in a hospital for abdominal surgery.

Kensington Palace shared the news via social media, adding that she was "making good process."

"The Prince and Princess wish to say a huge thank you to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they have provided," the statement read. "The Wales family continues to be grateful for the well wishes they have received from around the world."

KATE MIDDLETON HOSPITALIZED FOR SURGERY, EXPECTED TO STAY UP TO 2 WEEKS

Kate Middleton smiling white dress

Kate Middleton has returned home to Winsor Palace after abdominal surgery. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

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On Jan. 17, the palace announced Middleton had been hospitalized. "Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery. The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery," a statement read.

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Authored by Caroline Thayer via FoxNews January 29th 2024