WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON WITH KATE?

The Princess of Wales is exceptional at putting on a brave face and always wants to avoid ‘making a fuss’.

- Emily Andrews

Even when the Palace announced that she had undergone abdominal surgery (an operation necessitating up to two weeks in hospital and keeping her from work until after Easter) just days after her 42nd birthday, she apologised ‘to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements’ and stressed that she ‘looked forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible.’

As ever, her thoughts are with others even when the subject is herself.

Unlike King Charles, who was very specific about the ‘corrective procedure’ he needed last week for an enlarged prostate, Kensington Palace gave no details of Kate’s surgery or ailments.