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Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Britain's Princess Kate Middleton returned home from abdominal surgery and King Charles III was also released from the hospital after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate, officials announced Monday. Kensington Palace said in a statement that Kate, 42, the wife of Prince William, had "returned home to Windsor" to continue recover from the surgery earlier this month and "is making good progress."
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"The prince and princess wish to say a huge thank you to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they have provided," the palace said. "The Wales family continues to be grateful for the well wishes they have received from around the world."
The princess of Wales, who is mother of Britain's future King George VII, was admitted to the hospital on Jan. 16 for a total of 11 days for the medical procedure on her abdominal region.
Kensington Palace said on Jan. 17 that she would be hospitalized for up to two weeks and recovery for the mother of three was expected to take several months. She was not expected to return to public duties until after Easter, which is March 31.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace said Charles, 75, was released from the same hospital after treatment for an enlarged prostate.
"His majesty would like to thank the medical team and all those involved in supporting his hospital visit and is grateful for all the kind messages he has received in recent days," the palace said.
Charles also rescheduled upcoming public engagements to "allow for a period of private recuperation."
His procedure was announced the same day Kate was admitted to the hospital. In a rare public display of frankness by the royal household about the health of members of the royal family, Buckingham Palace said Charles had been diagnosed with a benign enlarged prostate followed by treatment on Friday morning.
Kensington Palace has not released the details of Kate's procedure, but has confirmed that her condition is not cancerous.
