Princess Kate 'sent luxury gifts' as she recovers from abdominal surgery

22 February 2024 , 12:53

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Kate is not expected to return to the public eye until Easter time (Image: Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock)

The Princess of Wales has been out of the public eye for more than a month now as she recuperates from abdominal surgery.

But royal fans were buoyed by the news that she had been well enough to travel with her family to Anmer Hall in Norfolk to spend half-term with her children. And it seems her friends have been rallying around to ensure the Princess is well-looked after during her recovery.

As well as having her family on-hand to help out, Kate has a number of loyal friends, including Emilia Jardine-Paterson, Sophie Snuggs, Lady Laura Meade and Natasha Archer, who are thought to have been there to lend practical and emotional support.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! : "I'm sure these old friends would know exactly how to keep Kate's spirits up after such major surgery.

"They have probably pampered her with fabulous gifts of luxurious spa products and hampers of delicious goodies to tempt her tastebuds. They know what she might like to watch on TV or to read, and may have been sending recommendations and encouraging her to rest and take the time out she needs."

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Jennie also discusses how important Carole and Pippa will have been int he last few weeks, saying she expects Kate's mum would have been "very worried" and "clucking around like a mother hen". She adds: "But sometimes, your oldest friends – who've been with you through thick and thin – are just the ticket. Kate has maintained deep friendships with several of her school mates, who obviously knew her way before royalty came her way, so they'll know just how to help.

"Kate has also forged strong friendships with many of William's crowd, and they will all have been offering practical help – particularly with the children – as William juggles his work commitments with his priority of caring for his wife and family."

With half term now over, Kate's recovery has resumed back at Adelaide Cottage, the family's four-bedroom home on the Windsor Estate. While the property is perfectly located for the children's school, it is well known that Anmer Hall is the Waleses' favourite home, and where they lived permanently between 2015 and 2017.

"It's very encouraging that Kate was well enough to make the trip to Sandringham. It shows that she is making a steady recovery," Jennie added. "Also, the change will probably be most welcome to her... the same four walls must get a bit tedious when you're recuperating as she is."

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