Kate Middleton in Feb. 2019.Photo:Chris Jackson/AFP via GettyEver wonder what’s inKate Middleton’shandbag?Before she was the Princess of Wales, Kate (as the Duchess of Cambridge)visited Lavender Primary Schoolin support of Children’s Mental Health Week in 2019. Avideo from the outingrecently resurfaced on Instagram, showing the royal pulling a family portrait out of her purse to share with the young students.Taking part in an activity where students shared objects that represent something that makes them feel good, Princess Kate brought a picture: their2018 Christmas card photofeaturingPrince William,Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis. The casual image was taken at their country home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk, and marked their first holiday card as a family of five following Louis' birth in April 2018.“This is a photograph of my family. These are my children, and this is my husband,” Kate explained, pointing out her family members to the students.“My family makes me feel happy. We like playing outside together and spending lots of time together as a family, and that makes me feel happy,” she continued.Kate Middleton visits Lavender Primary School in Feb. 2019.Chris Jackson/AFP via GettyPrincess Kate, 42, traditionally marks Children’s Mental Health Week with royal engagements surrounding the topic as the royal patron ofPlace2Be, the charity that organizes the event and provides school-based support to improve the emotional well-being of pupils, families, teachers and staff. Last year, shejoined students at St. John’s Primary School in Bethnal Greento chat about connecting with others and experiencing different feelings while doing some arts and crafts projects.However, the Princess of Wales won’t mark the important week in her usual way this year as she recovers from anabdominal surgeryperformed last month. While she was released from the hospital earlier this week, Kate will continue her recovery at home for several months, with the palace previously advising that she is unlikely to return to royal duties until after Easter.Even during her health scare, Princess Kate had her children top of mind. The palace statement announcing the procedure said, “She hopes that the public will understand her desire tomaintain as much normality for her childrenas possible.“Kate Middleton visits Lavender Primary School in Feb. 2019.Chris Jackson/GettyPrince William, who is alsostepping back from royal dutiestemporarily to help Princess Kate during her recovery,visited his wifeduring her 13-day stay at the privateLondon Clinicfollowing the surgery on Jan. 16, but Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, didn’t make the trip to see their mom.“I don’t think she wanted to make more of a big thing of it than it already was. They’ll be rallying ‘round in their own way and helping to look after her,” royal biographer Ingrid Sewardexclusively tells PEOPLE.Instead, Princess Kate stayedconnected to her children via FaceTime, which she and Prince William regularly do when they are away from the children on royal tours.Children are generallynot allowedto visit the London Clinic without permission from the hospital for the safety of the patients and to keep infections at bay.A patient who had abdominal surgery at the renowned hospital last summer told PEOPLE hefelt regretaround having his son visit him as he found the experience “really scary.“Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour 2023.Chris Jackson/GettyCan’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Kensington Palace said Princess Kate is “making good progress,” adding that she and Prince William are grateful to her medical team, “especially the dedicated nursing staff.”The palace has not disclosed specifics about the nature of Princess Kate’s condition, but it is known to be noncancerous.
Kate Middleton in Feb. 2019.Photo:Chris Jackson/AFP via Getty
Chris Jackson/AFP via Getty
Ever wonder what’s inKate Middleton’shandbag?Before she was the Princess of Wales, Kate (as the Duchess of Cambridge)visited Lavender Primary Schoolin support of Children’s Mental Health Week in 2019. Avideo from the outingrecently resurfaced on Instagram, showing the royal pulling a family portrait out of her purse to share with the young students.Taking part in an activity where students shared objects that represent something that makes them feel good, Princess Kate brought a picture: their2018 Christmas card photofeaturingPrince William,Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis. The casual image was taken at their country home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk, and marked their first holiday card as a family of five following Louis’ birth in April 2018.“This is a photograph of my family. These are my children, and this is my husband,” Kate explained, pointing out her family members to the students.“My family makes me feel happy. We like playing outside together and spending lots of time together as a family, and that makes me feel happy,” she continued.Kate Middleton visits Lavender Primary School in Feb. 2019.Chris Jackson/AFP via GettyPrincess Kate, 42, traditionally marks Children’s Mental Health Week with royal engagements surrounding the topic as the royal patron ofPlace2Be, the charity that organizes the event and provides school-based support to improve the emotional well-being of pupils, families, teachers and staff. Last year, shejoined students at St. John’s Primary School in Bethnal Greento chat about connecting with others and experiencing different feelings while doing some arts and crafts projects.However, the Princess of Wales won’t mark the important week in her usual way this year as she recovers from anabdominal surgeryperformed last month. While she was released from the hospital earlier this week, Kate will continue her recovery at home for several months, with the palace previously advising that she is unlikely to return to royal duties until after Easter.Even during her health scare, Princess Kate had her children top of mind. The palace statement announcing the procedure said, “She hopes that the public will understand her desire tomaintain as much normality for her childrenas possible.“Kate Middleton visits Lavender Primary School in Feb. 2019.Chris Jackson/GettyPrince William, who is alsostepping back from royal dutiestemporarily to help Princess Kate during her recovery,visited his wifeduring her 13-day stay at the privateLondon Clinicfollowing the surgery on Jan. 16, but Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, didn’t make the trip to see their mom.“I don’t think she wanted to make more of a big thing of it than it already was. They’ll be rallying ‘round in their own way and helping to look after her,” royal biographer Ingrid Sewardexclusively tells PEOPLE.Instead, Princess Kate stayedconnected to her children via FaceTime, which she and Prince William regularly do when they are away from the children on royal tours.Children are generallynot allowedto visit the London Clinic without permission from the hospital for the safety of the patients and to keep infections at bay.A patient who had abdominal surgery at the renowned hospital last summer told PEOPLE hefelt regretaround having his son visit him as he found the experience “really scary.“Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour 2023.Chris Jackson/GettyCan’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Kensington Palace said Princess Kate is “making good progress,” adding that she and Prince William are grateful to her medical team, “especially the dedicated nursing staff.”The palace has not disclosed specifics about the nature of Princess Kate’s condition, but it is known to be noncancerous.
Ever wonder what’s inKate Middleton’shandbag?
Before she was the Princess of Wales, Kate (as the Duchess of Cambridge)visited Lavender Primary Schoolin support of Children’s Mental Health Week in 2019. Avideo from the outingrecently resurfaced on Instagram, showing the royal pulling a family portrait out of her purse to share with the young students.
Taking part in an activity where students shared objects that represent something that makes them feel good, Princess Kate brought a picture: their2018 Christmas card photofeaturingPrince William,Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis. The casual image was taken at their country home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk, and marked their first holiday card as a family of five following Louis’ birth in April 2018.
“This is a photograph of my family. These are my children, and this is my husband,” Kate explained, pointing out her family members to the students.
“My family makes me feel happy. We like playing outside together and spending lots of time together as a family, and that makes me feel happy,” she continued.
Kate Middleton visits Lavender Primary School in Feb. 2019.Chris Jackson/AFP via Getty
Princess Kate, 42, traditionally marks Children’s Mental Health Week with royal engagements surrounding the topic as the royal patron ofPlace2Be, the charity that organizes the event and provides school-based support to improve the emotional well-being of pupils, families, teachers and staff. Last year, shejoined students at St. John’s Primary School in Bethnal Greento chat about connecting with others and experiencing different feelings while doing some arts and crafts projects.
However, the Princess of Wales won’t mark the important week in her usual way this year as she recovers from anabdominal surgeryperformed last month. While she was released from the hospital earlier this week, Kate will continue her recovery at home for several months, with the palace previously advising that she is unlikely to return to royal duties until after Easter.
Even during her health scare, Princess Kate had her children top of mind. The palace statement announcing the procedure said, “She hopes that the public will understand her desire tomaintain as much normality for her childrenas possible.”
Kate Middleton visits Lavender Primary School in Feb. 2019.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
Prince William, who is alsostepping back from royal dutiestemporarily to help Princess Kate during her recovery,visited his wifeduring her 13-day stay at the privateLondon Clinicfollowing the surgery on Jan. 16, but Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, didn’t make the trip to see their mom.
“I don’t think she wanted to make more of a big thing of it than it already was. They’ll be rallying ‘round in their own way and helping to look after her,” royal biographer Ingrid Sewardexclusively tells PEOPLE.
Instead, Princess Kate stayedconnected to her children via FaceTime, which she and Prince William regularly do when they are away from the children on royal tours.
Children are generallynot allowedto visit the London Clinic without permission from the hospital for the safety of the patients and to keep infections at bay.
A patient who had abdominal surgery at the renowned hospital last summer told PEOPLE hefelt regretaround having his son visit him as he found the experience “really scary.”
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty
Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
Kensington Palace said Princess Kate is “making good progress,” adding that she and Prince William are grateful to her medical team, “especially the dedicated nursing staff.”
The palace has not disclosed specifics about the nature of Princess Kate’s condition, but it is known to be noncancerous.
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