Kate Middleton has not made a public appearance since December 25, when she went to church for Christmas with members of the royal family. Prince William's absence during a ceremony organized Tuesday, February 27 in tribute to his late godfather, King Constantine II of Greece, has revived concerns about the state of health of the Princess of Wales.

The palace announced the day after her operation that Kate Middleton would have to be hospitalized for ten days. 12 days later, on January 29, a press release indicated that the princess had returned home after a stay of less than two weeks in hospital.