Kate Middleton Recovers from Surgery, King Charles to Undergo Procedure

Royal Family's Health Updates Signal Shift in PR Strategy

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, underwent a planned abdominal surgery at The London Clinic, which is understood to be non-cancerous. She is expected to remain in the hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to continue her recovery.
Prince William has postponed some official duties to be by Kate's side and support their family. He was seen visiting his wife at the hospital.
King Charles III will undergo a 'corrective procedure' next week for an enlarged prostate. The condition is benign and he will require a short period of recuperation after the procedure.
The announcements about Kate and Charles' health conditions mark a shift in the royal family's PR strategy, which traditionally has been more secretive about health issues.
The health announcements have led to larger questions about what happens to matters of state in more serious cases, especially as Charles presides over a much more 'slimmed-down' monarchy than his predecessors.