As the Princess of Wales recovers in hospital after a major operation, her children are helping lift her spirits as she and her husband the Prince put family first and try to keep life as normal as possible.
Prince William, 41, has cleared his diary so he can look after Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, and care for Kate, 42, after she underwent abdominal surgery that could require up to two weeks in hospital and recuperation at home until after Easter.
The day after Kensington Palace announced the news – which coincided with the revelation the King also needs an operation –William was seen driving from The London Clinic after visiting his wife, who was said to be “doing well”.
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Kate is thought to be keeping in touch with the children over FaceTime while William holds the fort at Adelaide Cottage, the family home on the Windsor estate.
“Kate loves FaceTiming the children when she is working away overseas so I’m sure they will be in regular contact while she’s in hospital, and the kids will be keen to see her as soon as she’s well enough,” says hello! royal editor Emily Nash. “She loves having her family around her so will be looking forward to getting home and having cuddles with the kids.
“Both William and Kate are very hands-on parents – they take the kids to school, attend sportsmatches and concerts and try to be home for bedtime as much as they can. While Kate is in hospital, William will be at home keeping things as normal as possible.”
