The announcement sent shockwaves through the UK and around the world. On 17 January 2024, Kensington Palace published an official statement on social media revealing that Kate Middleton had been admitted to hospital the previous day for abdominal surgery. A major operation about which little is known, but which forced the Princess of Wales to put her royal duties on hold for several months.
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Worried, many Internet users sent thousands of messages wishing her a speedy recovery, but others panicked in the comments section to find out exactly what Prince William's wife was suffering from. It is a well-kept secret, as the princess's team had made it clear from the outset that no other information about her health would be revealed. New reports made on 19 March 2024 suggested that members of staff at the London Clinic, where she was treated, did try to gain access to her medical records, but were reportedly unsuccessful.
Prince Harry and Meghan sent their best wishes to Kate
The concern has also spread to California, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now live. After learning of the British Royal Family's health concerns in January, they were immediately informed of Kate Middleton's hospitalisation and Charles III's forthcoming operation. Tensions aside, the couple immediately contacted their sister-in-law and the King. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly sent them a message to express their support during this difficult time.
Why Harry and Meghan don't know anything about Kate's surgery
And while they have had regular updates on Charles III, they have had no further information about Kate Middleton's condition. According to a new report revealed by the Mirror, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been deliberately kept in the dark about the details of Prince William's wife's hospitalisation. A person close to the British Royal Family said:
They are aware of everything that goes on back in England, but are being left out of any details regarding Kate. There is clearly no trust.
Since leaving the Windsor clan, claims have been made suggesting that the Sussexes have leaked stories to the media. Furthermore, Prince Harry wrote a 500-page book revealing, among other things, the darker side of his older brother and the shenanigans of Queen Camilla. The Sussexes also produced a Netflix mini-series about why they decided to start a new life in the United States.
This article has been translated from Voici.
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The Mirror: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'being left out of details' about Kate Middleton
