Kate Middleton is in hospital – but is that really our business?

The Princess of Wales’ private affairs are public news as she lays down her right to privacy simply by being a member of the Royal Family. Woman Alive’s deputy editor, Jemimah Wright asks what we can learn from this as Christians.

Last week Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales was admitted to hospital for planned abdominal surgery.

Kensington Palace sent out an update saying: ‘The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery.

‘Based on current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter. The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible, and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.