Princess Kate has returned to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor to recuperate after undergoing abdominal surgery. Kensington Palace confirmed her departure from the hospital on Monday, noting her “good progress” in recovery. The privacy surrounding her hospital stay has stirred speculation, with rumors suggesting an agreement between the media and the royal family to respect her privacy. However, details regarding visitors to the hospital, beyond Prince William, remain undisclosed, fueling further speculation about whether their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, visited their mother.
Royal expert Princess Daniela Elser has weighed in on the secrecy, questioning the family’s handling of the situation and highlighting a detail that seems to have escaped widespread notice. While Kate is back home, continuing her recovery, Prince William has been a constant presence by her side, visiting her almost daily. Reports initially suggested that their children had visited her, but subsequent sources have indicated otherwise, with suggestions that Kate has instead relied on FaceTime to stay connected with them during her hospital stay.
Emily Nash, editor of Hello Royal, noted Kate’s fondness for using FaceTime to communicate with her children, emphasizing the likelihood of regular virtual visits while she recuperates. Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, the family’s long-time nanny, has been instrumental in supporting William and Kate in caring for their children during this time, providing much-needed assistance in maintaining a sense of normalcy in their absence.
Maria Borrallo has been an integral part of William and Kate’s family since 2014, starting her tenure when she cared for Prince George as an infant, and her continued presence has undoubtedly provided comfort and support during Kate’s hospitalization.
