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Princess of Wales

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sodapop Wed 17-Jan-24 15:09:45

Just read that the Princess is in hospital following surgery. I hope she makes a good recovery.

NanKate Thu 18-Jan-24 07:53:49

You did make me laugh Pittcity. 2 for 1 offer 😀

No doubt Princess Anne will take on extra duties, that is if she has a space in her busy timetable.

Queen Camilla will be keeping the King’s spirits up no doubt. They do laugh a lot together 👍

Katie59 Thu 18-Jan-24 07:30:35

Gastro Intestinal surgeon reported a successful operation

BlueBelle Thu 18-Jan-24 07:12:23

But to all those saying it must be serious, two weeks in hospital it’s a long time you are thinking about it from a commoner's point of view, no matter what we had we would be out in two days or maybe not have even get the operation for two years
I wish the lady well BUT it just points out the huge difference between the haves and have nots

Your granny would still be in the ambulance waiting

nadateturbe Thu 18-Jan-24 06:46:23

We may not be treated equally and some may think we aren't all of equal importance but we are.

Katie59 Thu 18-Jan-24 06:39:00

Crohns

Katie59 Thu 18-Jan-24 06:32:13

I’ve always thought she was too thin and 2 weeks in hospital is a long time, I hope it’s not something debilitating like Chrons.

vegansrock Thu 18-Jan-24 04:40:15

Everyone is evidently not of “equal importance health wise”, since we know the RF will not have to wait for months for an op or be turfed out of hospital the day after it gets done. Their “job” , such as it is, requires them to be seen in public, be photographed, wave etc, and if they are unable to fulfil that role then it will quickly be noticed. This is why the public are kept informed. There is bound to be speculation if the public are only told snippets of information I don’t care what ailments the royals have, I’m not interested in them personally, they are mere mortals at the end of the day.

nadateturbe Thu 18-Jan-24 01:42:32

I hope that Catherine makes a good recovery and I agree her health is her own private business.

I do wonder what *Shelflife means by
however…...... this is the Royal Family!!!

Everyone is of equal importance healthwise.

Lexisgranny Wed 17-Jan-24 23:33:24

The vast majority of those who post on here are women, many of us have undergone surgery, some of that surgery will have been done by the NHS, some privately. How many of us would be happy for our illnesses to be speculated on by total strangers, and our medical care choice discussed.

As I have said in other threads, I am neither Royalist nor Republican, but I do think that the Princess of Wales has the same right of privacy that we all expect, being royal does not make her ‘fair game’ The duration of her stay in hospital is nothing to do with us.

I wish the Princess and the King a speedy recovery, just as I would any others about to undertake surgery,

lemsip Wed 17-Jan-24 22:52:24

Kate is 'doing well' after 'successful' abdominal surgery say Palace sources

Primrose53 Wed 17-Jan-24 22:31:34

A friend of mine has been in hospital for malignant tumour removal, full hysterectomy, appendix removal and all the other bits it might have spread to. So major surgery. She was only in for 6 nights. She is 50.

Joseann Wed 17-Jan-24 22:28:32

I wish the Princess well as quickly as possible.
It made me realise how fragile life can be, whoever we are.

Callistemon21 Wed 17-Jan-24 21:56:38

Wishing her a full recovery and hope she will be back home with her family as soon as possible.

Chardy Wed 17-Jan-24 21:41:40

Primrose53

10-14 days in hospital seems a very long time. Even a hysterectomy is only a couple of days now.

Last year, friend of much the same age as PoW, had hysterectomy one day, and was home the next day.

Gillycats Wed 17-Jan-24 20:23:42

Whatever is wrong with her I hope it’s nothing really serious. She does great work and seems lovely. Poor Prince William, he’s got so much to deal with. Let’s all hope she makes a full and speedy recovery.

AGAA4 Wed 17-Jan-24 19:50:15

Nobody but her family need to know why the Princess is having an operation and a stay in hospital. People tend to speculate which is wrong.
If she wants everyone to know then she may say in time but probably not.
This is a private matter.

merlotgran Wed 17-Jan-24 19:38:38

I bet the switchboard are on high alert. Remember the scam caller when she was in hospital with morning sickness?

Luckygirl3 Wed 17-Jan-24 19:37:20

If it was a hysterectomy she is very lucky to get 10-14 days in hospital - on the NHS your bum barely touches the bed and you are out!

It is good that Charlie is being open about prostate problems - hopefully it will encourage other men to come forward, some of whom will have cancer.

Charleygirl5 Wed 17-Jan-24 19:23:05

If she spent any time in ITU that may increase her time in hospital but I agree, I hope the staff are not tricked into revealing her diagnosis.

We are all entitled to privacy. I hope she recovers quickly and can return home as she has 3 little helpers there.

TillyTrotter Wed 17-Jan-24 19:04:13

I am glad Princess Katherine will be given time to recover properly before returning to public duties.
Likewise King Charles.

crazyH Wed 17-Jan-24 18:58:09

GSM - yes

Casdon Wed 17-Jan-24 18:50:17

lemsip

'planned' surgery does not mean the date is planned. it means your problem is looked into and the best way to set about correcting it is planned then you get a date to go in for the operation a week before after a pre med usually.

it was not an emergency.

It can mean that, but not necessarily. Planned surgery is surgery which is scheduled into an operating list, emergency means the surgery is done as soon as the need is identified. Planned surgery could have been decided on only the day before it takes place on a scheduled list.

henetha Wed 17-Jan-24 18:32:50

Princess of Wales private treatment will not change the waiting lists by one jot, Grantanow. I wish her well. She's a great asset to the royal family.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 17-Jan-24 18:12:31

Wishing the Princess of Wales a speedy recovery.

lemsip Wed 17-Jan-24 17:40:29

'planned' surgery does not mean the date is planned. it means your problem is looked into and the best way to set about correcting it is planned then you get a date to go in for the operation a week before after a pre med usually.

it was not an emergency.