On Thursday, Prince William of England visited the London Clinic, the hospital where his wife, Princess Kate, underwent surgery. Kensington Palace announced Wednesday that the Princess of Wales will remain in hospital for two weeks after successfully undergoing abdominal surgery.

Middleton will remain in a private hospital in London for 10 to 14 days after undergoing a planned abdominal operation. In a statement from Kensington Palace, the British royal family noted that the princess will not be able to resume her public duties until after Easter.

The statement noted that "Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to hospital yesterday for planned abdominal surgery. The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery." It was also reiterated that she is not expected to make a public appearance for at least the next two months: "Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter."

The information generated concern among citizens. There was also speculation about the reasons why the princess had to be hospitalized. On Thursday, Kensington Palace had to deny that Middleton is receiving cancer treatment.

"Kate is not undergoing cancer treatment, Kensington Palace has confirmed today," The Mirror reported, citing royal family sources.