Kate Middleton has been hospitalized after undergoing planned abdominal surgery at a private hospital in London, Kensington Palace announced Wednesday. The operation was successful and the Princess of Wales will now remain in hospital for ten to 14 days.

“Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter,” a statement from Kensington Palace read.

In a lengthy statement, Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales will stay at a private London hospital for ten to 14 days. Not only that, but she is “unlikely” to return to public duties until after Easter.

Kate Middleton hospitalized

Meanwhile, Kate apologized for postponing upcoming events.

“Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery. The surgery was successful and it is expected she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery. Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter,” the statement from Kensington Palace on its social media pages.

“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.”

The statement continued: “Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share. The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact she has to postpone her upcoming engagements. She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible.”