PRINCESS Kate spoke publicly for the first time after abdominal surgery.
This morning, the royal thanked the public for their continued support and shared a never-before-seen photo of the princess with her children to celebrate Mother’s Day.
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Kate spoke publicly for the first time since the operation Credit: Prince of Wales
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Kate, pictured here on December 25, shared a Mother’s Day messageCredit: Getty
The photo, which is the first photo of the princess released since her operation, was taken in Windsor earlier this week by the Prince of Wales.
Along with the sweet photo, she wrote: “Thank you for your well wishes and continued support over the past two months.
“I wish everyone a happy Mother’s Day. C”
The announcement came after social media was awash with conspiracy theories about her whereabouts as rumors swirled about her health.
Unfounded internet rumors were sparked when Prince William unexpectedly pulled out of a memorial service last week where he was expected to give a reading.
Kate (42) underwent “planned abdominal surgery” at a London clinic in January.
A private hospital in central London also treated the king as he underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Kensington Palace said at the time that Kate was unlikely to return to public duties before Easter.
Then the mother-of-three apologized for postponing her royal engagement after having non-cancer surgery.
The statement read: “The Princess of Wales would like to apologize to anyone concerned about the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements.
Kate Middleton was spotted for the first time after abdominal surgery in a new photo with mom Carole
“He’s looking forward to getting back as much as possible, as soon as possible.”
The palace previously said the public “will understand her desire to maintain as much normality as possible for her children.”
Kate first returned to Windsor before continuing her recovery at the family home in Norfolk, Anmer Hall.
Last week mother-of-three Kate was seen for the first time after hospital surgery.
The Princess of Wales was in the passenger seat as mum Carole, 69, drove her in an Audi near Windsor Castle on Monday.
Thank you for your well wishes and continued support over the past two months
Princess Kate
She was wearing sunglasses and appeared to be smiling slightly when seen for the first time since abdominal surgery.
If Kate recovers on schedule, then her first engagement could be at a family service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, on Easter Sunday, March 31.
Earlier this week, the Ministry of Defense had to backtrack after releasing tickets claiming Kate would inspect the dress rehearsal at the Horse Guards Parade for the Trooping of the Color on June 8.
It has since been revealed that the Ministry of Defense had put tickets, which have now sold out, for Kate’s event online before approaching Kensington Palace.
Timeline of the royal health battles
HERE is a date-by-date breakdown of the health battles that have hit the royal family this year.
JANUARY 16: Kate was admitted to a London clinic for abdominal surgery.
JANUARY 17: It was announced that the king will be undergoing treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.
JANUARY 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside.
JANUARY 19: The King returns from Scotland with the Queen.
JANUARY 21: It is announced that Sarah, Duchess of York, has malignant melanoma, a skin cancer.
JANUARY 23: Kate’s stay in the hospital passes a week. JANUARY 26: The king was admitted to a London clinic for treatment.
JANUARY 29: The king was discharged from the hospital. Kate leaves the same day.
JANUARY 31: Queen Camilla announces that the King “agrees, that he is doing his best”.
FEBRUARY 5: Buckingham Palace announces that the King has cancer, but not prostate cancer, and that he will not perform public duties.
FEBRUARY 18: The King appears in good spirits as he attends a Sunday church service in the Sandringham grounds.
FEBRUARY 23: The King was filmed crying and laughing as he opened some of the 7,000 cards from well-wishers.
FEBRUARY 27: Prince William pulls out of the service at the last minute due to a ‘personal matter’, sparking a wave of baseless conspiracy theories about Kate’s health.
MARCH 4: Kate Middleton pictured in a car with mum Carole at Windsor Estate.
MARCH 10: Princess Kate speaks publicly for the first time since surgery and shares a touching Mother’s Day photo
It is understood the Army will now remove the claim that the Princess of Wales will attend.
This means her attendance at the event has not been officially signed off, causing confusion for thousands of Britons hoping to attend.
It comes after the princess’ uncle Gary Goldsmith opened up about her recovery on Celebrity Big Brother.
He said: “I spoke to her mum, my sister, she has the best care in the world.
“And all the family did was set up the car and take care of the family first.
“They made a statement and just said, ‘She needs some time to (recover) and we’ll see you at Easter’.”
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Kate is currently recovering at home with Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
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