"Recovering well": Kate Middleton's friend breaks her silence about her condition - voila! celebs. The Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery a few weeks ago.

According to reports in People, Middleton is "recovering well" and will return to spend time with her family at her and Prince William's home at Sandringham Estate. "She was already expecting a change of scene and you can take it there more easily, while the children let off steam with William," the source added.