The news, released by the Kensington Palace, detailed how the princess would be confined to a hospital bed for the next two weeks, and would be postponing any and all royal engagements until after Easter.

The official reason behind Kate’s surgery remains shrouded in mystery – as is so often the case regarding sensitive matters and the Royal Family – but what we do know is that the surgery was a success and that Kate is now in recovery.

Naturally, the mere fact that such a high-ranking member of the British monarchy should require a surgery that would leave her bedridden for a fortnight was a rather worrying update, but one can be safe in the knowledge that Kate is receiving the very best of care.