Britain's Prince William will return to the royal post this week after taking time off following his wife's abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace said, AFP reports.
William, 41, the eldest son of King Charles III and heir to the throne, postponed his public engagements to care for his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, and their three children after she was admitted to hospital on January 16.
William will hold an investiture at Windsor Castle and attend the annual London Air Ambulance fundraising gala in central London, the palace said.
The British royal family experienced a double health scare in January when it was announced that Charles would be treated for an enlarged prostate and the Princess of Wales was recovering from abdominal surgery.
The King left hospital on January 29, three days after his operation and just hours after Kensington Palace announced that the 42-year-old princess had also left the clinic after undergoing surgery.
Their absence has created a staff shortage in the weakened monarchy, with 76-year-old Queen Camilla being the monarchy's most prominent public face during her husband's absence.
According to media reports, Charles' recovery could last until the end of February, while Kate is expected to be out of action until at least March 31, her office at Kensington Palace said.
The King has received praise for being open about his condition. No reasons were given for Kate's admission to hospital, although officials said it was not cancer-related. / BGNES
