To women everywhere, she is admired for her beauty and confidence, while envied for her energy. She is a new mother, with a shapely figure and shiny hair. Thus, the news that the Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery and will remain in hospital for two weeks is shocking, as the “Daily Mail” writes in its article.

Following the grief over the death of the late Queen Elizabeth, the update on Kate Middleton’s health has caused much upheaval and concern among royal fans. And then came the second ‘blow’… There was another announcement, but this time for King Charles, who was revealed to be admitted to hospital for treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Kate Middleton

Although 75-year-old King Charles is at an age where such health problems are fully justified and should be addressed, the concern of royal fans is more focused on Kate Middleton. She’s only 42 – her birthday was last week – but given her fit and toned figure, which she keeps in great shape by running around Windsor Great Park, you could make her look younger. Everything he does seems to require no effort at all. She is the future queen, who can guarantee the future of the monarchy, not only through her three children, but also from the calm and balance that exists in her marriage to William. Perhaps her greatest asset is her unwavering stability. Everyone knows that the Palace “creaks” with the bitter Prince Harry and the scandalous Prince Andrew.

And because so much seems to be riding on this girl, who first caught Prince William’s eye on the catwalk at St Andrews University more than 20 years ago, the unexpected revelations about her medical condition were so baffling and, indeed, disruptive.

Kate and family

Kate is not only the “glue” for her family, but also the smiling figure supporting a royal family to which she has brought a much-needed dose of modernity. He rarely makes the slightest mistake and has quickly learned to avoid the pitfalls of a public life where appearance and presentation are everything.

Exuding just the right mix of warmth and discretion, she shares little moments of life as a royal wife without exposing herself or her family more than necessary. As a mother of three she “broke” the mold, rejecting Windsor traditions that required her children to be isolated in a boarding school. Even Princess Diana, with all her revolutionary zeal, could not achieve this. And she did it all by herself… Thanks to Kate, their children are enjoying their childhood, with two parents also sharing their duties.

Kate and William

The news of Kate being admitted to a London clinic and the proposed treatment for King Charles also showed how vulnerable the royal family is. Illnesses don’t discriminate… For now, the focus will be on Kate as she recovers from surgery. Kensington Palace declined to divulge further details, other than to say it was not cancer-related, although it added that she would need several months to recover and was unlikely to return to public duties before Easter.

Her absence will be felt everywhere, for she is a woman on whom so much and so many depend!