Estas son las CATEDRALES a las que el satanizado Gobierno de España cambiará de uso para dar refugio a los refugiados.



Son las obras cumbre del patrimonio arquitectónico español y testigos imperecederos de épocas pasadas. Si pudieran hablar, tendrían cientos de historias que contar. Desde Blog de Juan Pardo, te mostramos las 25 catedrales más espectaculares de España.


La Catedral de Mallorca, conocida también como la Catedral del mar, se alza majestuosa sobre el Mediterráneo y dibuja su apuntada silueta en el sky line de la Ciudad de Palma. Construida en el momento de máximo esplendor del estilo gótico, abre sus muros a cincuenta y siete vitrales y a cinco rosetones que bañan de luz y color la austeridad del marés del interior. Catorce columnas, altas y esbeltas, se alzan casi cincuenta metros para sostener las bóvedas de crucería que cierran la que han descrito como una de las salas más amplias de la cristiandad."Las olas de rodillas


CATEDRAL DE TOLEDO


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Inspirada en el gótico francés, puede presumir de ser una de las catedrales más espectaculares de España. Además, se trata de la única que ostenta el título de Catedral Primada de España. En su interior encontramos el llamado Transparente, obra escultórica bendecida por el sol a través de los tragaluces.

CATEDRAL DE GRANADA


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Sepultura de los Reyes Católicos en la Capilla Real anexa, el conjunto arquitectónico simboliza la cristianización de la última ciudad musulmana de España. Asentada sobre la mezquita mayor nazarí, la cabecera simula un panteón imperial. Un majestuoso edificio que se funde con las calles de la Alcaicería, antiguo zoco árabe, y la popular plaza de las Pasiegas.

CATEDRAL DE BURGOS

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La Catedral, emblema monumental de la ciudad de Burgos es una de las joyas del arte gótico español. Del exterior son únicas sus agujas, filigrana del siglo XV y su poderoso cimborrio renacentista, uno de los más altos y esbeltos de España. Del interior destacan numerosas y ricas capillas así como obras tan espectaculares como la Escalera Dorada ingeniosa solución que une innovación y belleza.

CATEDRAL DE JAÉN

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Construida sobre una antigua mezquita aljama, la Catedral de Jaén es uno de los mejores ejemplos del Renacimiento andaluz. Desde sus balcones, que le dan un aire palaciego, se mostraba el Santo Rostro para bendecir a los peregrinos que llegaban en multitud y a los campos de cultivo que rodean la ciudad. Su monumental fachada retablo, preciosamente decorada con esculturas, relieves y elementos constructivos, es pieza destacada del Barroco español.

MEZQUITA DE CÓRDOBA

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Posiblemente nos encontremos ante la catedral más singular de todas las de nuestro país. La catedral de Córdoba es el mejor resumen de todas las civilizaciones que han pasado por nuestro país, como se puede comprobar por los materiales utilizados en su construcción. Desde columnas romanas a cimientos visigodos, pasando por yerserías y mosaicos omeyas en la mezquita circundante a la sobriedad de la piedra renacentista de la catedral propiamente dicha.

CATEDRAL DE LEÓN

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El que fuera declarado primer Monumento Nacional de España, destaca por su cuerpo vítreo (vidrieras) único que da al interior del templo una luminosidad espectacular.  Es el máximo exponente del gótico francés en España y uno de los mejores del mundo. En su interior se puede disfrutar del mayor órgano de Europa y algunos tesoros como el Belén del siglo XV y leyendas como la del misterioso Topo.

CATEDRAL DE HUESCA

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Templo gótico de elegante portada con espectacular retablo renacentista tallado en alabastro por Damian Forment.  A finales de marzo y comienzos de octubre se produce el misterioso fenómeno de la asolación en la imagen de la Inmaculada Concepción. El Papa Luna concedió el privilegio de que el retablo  tuviera un óculo expositor, que custodiaba la sagrada forma de Cristo convirtiéndola en una catedral con gran esplendor.

CATEDRAL DE SALAMANCA

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Salamanca es una de las ciudades españolas que tienen el privilegio de poseer dos catedrales. La Catedral Vieja data del siglo XII y destaca por su cimborrio, denominado ‘Torre de Gallo’. Junto a ella se ubica la Catedral Nueva, uno de los templos más tardíos de estilo gótico que se construyeron en el país.

CATEDRAL DE SEVILLA

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Considerada la mayor catedral gótica del mundo, se levantó en el punto donde estaba la Gran Mezquita. El más fiel testigo del dominio musulmán es la Giralda, antiguo minarete y actual campanario de la Catedral y símbolo de Sevilla.

CATEDRAL DE LLEIDA

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El Conjunto Monumental del Turó de la Seu Vella está presidido por su imponente catedral antigua que se erige como símbolo identitario de la ciudad de Lleida. Su fascinante claustro gótico, considerado uno de los más grandes de Europa, cuenta con una de sus galerías abierta excepcionalmente hacia la ciudad. Emplazado en la parte más alta de la colina sobresale la nave meridional del Castillo del Rey / La Suda, un notable edificio que fue residencia de los reyes de la antigua Corona de Aragón. Actualmente este singular paisaje histórico opta a ser candidato de Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO.

CATEDRAL DE ZARAGOZA

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La Catedral de San Salvador, conocida también como la Seo, se constituye como la primera catedral cristiana de Zaragoza. En ella convergen diversos estilos, desde el románico del ábside central hasta el gótico del retablo mayor, o el estilo neoclásico que luce la portada.

CATEDRAL DE CÁDIZ

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La Catedral de Cádiz presenta una mezcla de estilos que van desde el barroco hasta el neoclásico. No solo notoria es la fachada principal, sino también el interior del templo. En la cripta está enterrado el célebre compositor gaditano Manuel de Falla.

CATEDRAL DE TERUEL

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Teruel es la capital del arte mudéjar en España, siendo su mayor exponente la Catedral de Santa María de Mediavilla. Destacan la torre, el cimborrio y la techumbre, declarados Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco.

CATEDRAL DE MURCIA

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A pesar de que Murcia es una ciudad eminentemente barroca, lo curioso es que su catedral es, en esencia, gótica. En la capilla mayor se encuentra el secreto mejor guardado del templo, pues ahí está enterrado el corazón de Alfonso X El Sabio.

CATEDRAL DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

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La más grande catedral románica de España ha sido durante mil años la añorada meta de millones de peregrinos que han recorrido el Camino de Santiago para llegar a la tumba del Apóstol Santiago. Desde el siglo XII goza del privilegio papal de abrir su Puerta Santa y  celebrar el Año Santo Compostelano cada vez que el 25 de julio cae en domingo. Esto sucede cada 6, 5, 6 y 11 años: el próximo es 2021. Su bellísima fachada barroca, con torres que casi rozan los 80 metros, figura en las monedas de 1, 2 y 5 céntimos de euro.

CATEDRAL DE BARCELONA

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En el barrio gótico se alza la imponente Catedral de Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia. De estilo gótico catalán, data del siglo XIII, aunque las obras no finalizarían hasta el siglo XX. El claustro es uno de los espacios que más interés suscita, no solo por su belleza, sino porque, por extraño que resulte, en él habita una decena de ocas.

CATEDRAL DE SEGOVIA

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La Plaza Mayor acoge a un impresionante inquilino de estilo gótico tardío. Los esbeltos pináculos de la catedral segoviana no solo es lo primero que atrae a los visitantes, sino también a las cigüeñas. Su grandeza monumental la convierte en una de las catedrales más espectaculares de España.

CATEDRAL DE MADRID (LA ALMUDENA)

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La Catedral de la Almudena es una de las visitas obligadas en Madrid. Su construcción arrancó a finales del siglo XIX a las órdenes del arquitecto Francisco de Cubas. De exterior neoclásico, fue el templo en el que contrajeron matrimonio los actuales reyes de España.

CATEDRAL DE VALENCIA

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Uno de los iconos indiscutibles de Valencia es la torre de la catedral, conocida como el Miguelete. Sus 51 metros de altura hacen que pueda divisarse desde varios puntos de la ciudad. El templo data del siglo XIII, siendo el gótico el estilo predominante.

CATEDRAL DE PALENCIA

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No sin razón, la Catedral de Palencia es conocida popularmente como “la bella desconocida”. Su fachada austera contrasta con un interior gótico con diversos encantos. Lo más llamativo del interior es, sin duda, el triforio de doble arco.

CATEDRAL DE ZAMORA

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La Catedral de Zamora se construyó en el siglo XII bajo el mandato de Alfonso VII. El cimborrio es la pieza más destacada de este templo románico, así como el elemento que mejor se conserva del exterior junto a la puerta del Obispo.

CATEDRAL DE CUENCA

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Sobre los restos de una antigua mezquita se levanta la catedral conquense, que data del siglo XII. Sorprende su fachada principal de estilo neogótico, una reconstrucción de la original realizada en el siglo XX.

CATEDRAL DE SORIA

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Antes de convertirse en el templo de mayor importancia de Soria, la Concatedral de San Pedro era una colegiata. Construida en el siglo XII, su principal atractivo es el magnífico claustro románico.

CATEDRAL DE VALLADOLID

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Lo primero que asombra de la Catedral de Valladolid es que, a diferencia de la mayoría de las catedrales castellanoleonesas, no es de arquitectura medieval, sino herreriana. Se trata de un estilo del siglo XVI atribuido a Juan de Herrera caracterizado por las formas clasicistas y la ausencia de ostentación.

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La derecha del poder judicial ultima otro informe contra la ley de amnistía  | España | EL PAÍS

El informe no vinculante de los letrados del Congreso de los Diputados no puede ser más claro: la proyectada Ley de Amnistía es anticonstitucional aparte de que no resulta ni legal ni socialmente necesaria. Los juristas de la Cámara se expresan con una rotundidad poco frecuente. Se han complacido en vapulear al presidente del Gobierno Pedro Sánchez y lo han hecho con una argumentación jurídica apabullante.

Sin embargo, desde mi punto de vista, el fondo de la cuestión no reside en aquello que el dictamen de los letrados refleja. No se trata de si la amnistía es o no constitucionalmente aceptable porque veladuras jurídicas se pueden extender sobre la mayor parte de las leyes, incluida la Carta Magna.

Lo que no se puede digerir bajo ningún concepto es que se articule una Ley de Amnistía a cambio de siete votos necesarios para la investidura de Pedro Sánchez. Ni jurídicamente ni sobre todo éticamente se puede estar de acuerdo con una maniobra tan deleznable. El do ut des -Ley de Amnistía a cambio de siete diputados- repugna a la razón y a la moral. Y todavía empeora la jugarreta cuando se hace público que los delincuentes amnistiados han participado en la ley que los libera del delito. Se trata de una “autoamnistía”, como ha dicho el expresidente socialista del Gobierno Felipe González.

El despropósito que Pedro Sánchez quiere llevar adelante es de tal calibre que corporaciones de máxima solvencia y responsabilidad como las distintas agrupaciones de jueces han hecho pública su hostilidad ante el dislate. En todo caso, conviene evitar que el sanchismo consiga lo que está consiguiendo: derivar el debate a amnistía, sí, o amnistía, no desde el punto de vista jurídico.

Hay que reiterar cien veces que lo que se rechaza de forma contundente es el plato de lentejas de siete escaños pagado por una Ley de Amnistía que permita regresar en triunfo a Cataluña al prófugo golpista Carlos Puigdemont, político que ha cometido el gravísimo delito de perpetrar un golpe de Estado contra la España democrática.

 

El Constitucional ampara a Otegi.

El Constitucional ampara a Otegi y dice que no se repita el juicio del 'caso Bateragune'


Arnaldo Otegi hace valoración de las elecciones

Arnaldo Otegi hace valoración de las elecciones EP

El Tribunal Constitucional ha amparado al coordinador general de EH Bildu, Arnaldo Otegi, en el recurso que había presentado para impedir que se repitiera el juicio por el 'caso Bateragune'. En un pleno celebrado este martes, el sector progresista ha avalado la ponencia del exministro de Justicia Juan Carlos Campos que decía que el líder vasco no podía volver a sentarse en el banquillo por los mismos hechos, contradiciendo lo establecido por el Tribunal Supremo.

Los hechos se remontan a 2020 cuando la Sala de lo Penal del alto tribunal anuló una sentencia dictada en 2012 por la Audiencia Nacional en la que habían condenado a Otegi y a otros acusados a penas de entre 6 años y 6 años y medio de prisión por un delito de pertenencia a organización terrorista

Los magistrados tomaron esta decisión después de que el Tribunal Europeo de Derecho Humanos (TEDH) señalara que se habían vulnerado los derechos del líder de Bildu por falta de imparcialidad del tribunal. Decidieron entonces que lo mejor era repetir el procedimiento.

 

Marie Helvin, 71, proves you can model lingerie at any age as she shows off her stunning figure in racy ....

 

Marie pictured in a throwback snap at the Supermodel Of The World contest taken in the 80s

Marie Helvin, 71, proves you can model lingerie at any age as she shows off her stunning figure in racy underwear while posing for her first photoshoot since her mastectomy


Supermodel Marie Helvin has set out to prove you can model lingerie at any age as she fronts Bluebella's stunning Valentine's campaign.

The photoshoot also marked the first time that, Marie, 71, has modelled since undergoing a mastectomy in 2022 to treat her breast cancer.

Speaking about the operation, she said: 'It's taken a while to be strong enough emotionally and physically to do a full day's shoot.

'My breasts were perfect, they really were. Losing that was not just physical, it was a mental and emotional removal. 

'It's only now that I feel ready again to do this campaign, the recovery process took quite some time and obviously my breast went through a huge trauma...

Supermodel Marie Helvin has set out to prove you can model lingerie at any age as she fronts Bluebella's stunning Valentine's campaign

Supermodel Marie Helvin has set out to prove you can model lingerie at any age as she fronts Bluebella's stunning Valentine's campaign

The photoshoot also marked the first time that, Marie, 71, has modelled since undergoing a mastectomy in 2022 to treat her breast cancer

The photoshoot also marked the first time that, Marie, 71, has modelled since undergoing a mastectomy in 2022 to treat her breast cancer

Marie pictured in a throwback snap at the Supermodel Of The World contest taken in the 80s

Marie pictured in a throwback snap at the Supermodel Of The World contest taken in the 80s

'But it's a beautiful breast and my surgeon did an incredible job…it's given me such a confidence boost to get back to modelling again.'

Marie's shoot is taking a stand about fashion's lack of age diversity as she claimed that the industry is 'fixated' on women under the age of 30.

The American star said that women over 60 are 'ignored' by fashion brands, but she refuses to be discrimated against because of her age.

Marie said: 'I'm not ready to retire yet, who says a woman can't model lingerie in her 70s? I refuse to be defined and discriminated against because of my age.'

'It makes me so angry that women are ignored and become invisible after the age of 60. Marketing execs and brands are fixated on women in the 20s and 30s and steadfastly ignore women past that age, this has got to stop.'

And Marie certainly made her point clear, as she posed for a series of incredible snaps in her lingerie for their annual campaign.

The 12-time Vogue cover girl showcased her phenomenal figure in a sexy pink set with cut-out hearts covering her nipples, teamed with a red blazer.

She later slippedd into a black mesh one-piece, which was styled with a pair of black stilettos and latex gloves. 

Marie is taking a stand about fashion's lack of age diversity as she claimed that the industry is 'fixated' on women under the age of 30

Marie is taking a stand about fashion's lack of age diversity as she claimed that the industry is 'fixated' on women under the age of 30

xMarie also wore a further selection of pink, red and black lingerie sets from the brand's upcoming Valentine's campaign.
Marie also wore a further selection of pink, red and black lingerie sets from the brand's upcoming Valentine's campaign.x

Marie also wore a further selection of pink, red and black lingerie sets from the brand's upcoming Valentine's campaign

The American star said that women over 60 are 'ignored' by fashion brands, but she refuses to be discrimated against because of her age

The American star said that women over 60 are 'ignored' by fashion brands, but she refuses to be discrimated against because of her age

Other looks included a barely-there black bodysuit, which she modelled with a black blazer and a pair of stylish shades.

Marie also wore a further selection of pink, red and black lingerie sets from the brand's upcoming Valentine's campaign. 

Marie hopes that by fronting the Bluebella Valentine's campaign she will give other women a new lease of life.

She said: 'I think a lot of women my age are stuck in a rut because society makes you feel that way. You should take back who you are. Take back your individuality, take back your power as a woman and explore all that entails.

'That includes treating yourself to beautiful things like lingerie, it means treating yourself to good sex, to good food, to a good life, to kindness, to all those wonderful things. 

'I hope by doing a campaign like this, it will make women feel a bit freer and make them think, if she can do it, I can do it.'

'And I've loved it. It's been wonderful to wear beautiful lingerie that feels good, that makes me feel good and I know that looks good to others. It's exciting. 

Marie said: 'I'm not ready to retire yet, who says a woman can't model lingerie in her 70s? I refuse to be defined and discriminated against because of my age'

Marie said: 'I'm not ready to retire yet, who says a woman can't model lingerie in her 70s? I refuse to be defined and discriminated against because of my age'

And Marie certainly made her point clear, as she posed for a series of incredible snaps in her lingerie for their annual campaign
Other looks included a barely-there black set, which she modelled with a black blazer

And Marie certainly made her point clear, as she posed for a series of incredible snaps in her lingerie for their annual campaign

Marie hopes that by fronting the Bluebella Valentine's campaign she will give other women a new lease of life

Marie hopes that by fronting the Bluebella Valentine's campaign she will give other women a new lease of life

Marie has been a fashion icon throughout the decades and a Vogue cover star in the 70s (pictured in 1989)

Marie has been a fashion icon throughout the decades and a Vogue cover star in the 70s (pictured in 1989)

She was a supermodel and became a pioneer detox guru in the 90s as well as marrying iconic photographer David Bailey (pictured with Marie in 1987)

She was a supermodel and became a pioneer detox guru in the 90s as well as marrying iconic photographer David Bailey (pictured with Marie in 1987)

Marie and David divorced in 1985 after she found out about his affair with model Catherine Dyer, who is now his wife (Marie pictured in 1987)

Marie and David divorced in 1985 after she found out about his affair with model Catherine Dyer, who is now his wife (Marie pictured in 1987)

Back in their modelling heyday, Jerry Hall and Marie were so close they were known as the 'terrible twins' (pictured together in 1985)

Back in their modelling heyday, Jerry Hall and Marie were so close they were known as the 'terrible twins' (pictured together in 1985)

Marie adored shooting for the brand, promoting age positivity, body positivity and self-love (pictured in 1981)

Marie adored shooting for the brand, promoting age positivity, body positivity and self-love (pictured in 1981)

Marie is an inspiration to many women and has spoken openly about her experience with cancer (pictured in 1999)

Marie is an inspiration to many women and has spoken openly about her experience with cancer (pictured in 1999)

'I'm so excited about this campaign and I just know that women my age and older are going to love it.'

Marie has been a fashion icon throughout the decades. She was a Vogue cover star in the 70s, a supermodel in the 80s, married to iconic photographer David Bailey and a pioneer detox guru in the 90s. 

Marie adored shooting for the brand, promoting age positivity, body positivity and self-love. 'My lingerie collection started when I started modelling here in London in the 70s and I saw for the first time, a negligee and I was taken to another planet.'

'I had never seen anything so beautiful. They were like dresses. I thought, you could wear these out, and since then I've collected lingerie.'

Marie is an inspiration to many women and has spoken openly about her experience with cancer

Kate Middleton's third day in hospital: Britain rallies round Princess of Wales as she recovers from abdominal....

Kate, Charlotte, George, William and Louis at the Sandringham Christmas Day 2023 service. William is taking time off to support his wife and care for their children

Kate Middleton's third day in hospital: Britain rallies round Princess of Wales as she recovers from abdominal surgery with her parents and William clearing diaries to support her - leaving three senior working royals out of action



The Princess of Wales has spent a second night in hospital after major abdominal surgery as William, her parents and siblings cleared their diaries to support her recovery and care for George, Charlotte and Louis.

Kate is said to be 'doing well' as she recovers following the procedure at the London Clinic in Marylebone revealed on the same day King Charles announced he was taking a short break for treatment for an enlarged prostate.

With Prince William also taking leave to care for his wife and children, the so-called 'big three' royals will be away from duties over the coming weeks with experts saying that with Harry and Meghan in the US, and Andrew in the cold, there is only Princess Anne and her brother Prince Edward to call on.

Kate is not expected to return to public events until after Easter, and her husband will combine being by his wife's and children's side throughout.

Any royal tours William and Kate had in the diary for the coming months will also no longer take place amid speculation they would visit Italy together in March. 

Kate's parents Carole and Michael Middleton and sibling Pippa Matthews and James Middleton are already rallying round and help support her recovery at her home in Windsor, which is close to their own homes.

The nature of Kate's condition has not been revealed although Kensington Palace confirmed it was not cancer-related.

The Royal Family's 'big three' are out of action because Buckingham Palace also revealed yesterday that  King Charles III will attend hospital next week to be treated with a 'corrective procedure' for an enlarged prostate.

Kate, Charlotte, George, William and Louis at the Sandringham Christmas Day 2023 service. William is taking time off to support his wife and care for their children

Kate, Charlotte, George, William and Louis at the Sandringham Christmas Day 2023 service. William is taking time off to support his wife and care for their children

A police officer stands outside the London Clinic today, where Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, is hospitalised for abdominal surgery

Kate's parents Carole and Michael and sister and brother in law Pippa and James are at the heart of the Middleton's support network for her and her children
Kate's parents Carole and Michael and sister and brother in law Pippa and James are at the heart of the Middleton's support network for her and her children

Kate's parents Carole and Michael and sister and brother in law Pippa and James (all pictured at Westminster Abbey in December) are at the heart of the Middleton's support network for her and her children

Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales has had abdominal surgery

Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales has had abdominal surgery

Charles attends a Sunday  church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on January 7

Charles attends a Sunday  church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on January 7 

The statement about Charles' health released by Buckingham Palace

The statement about Charles' health released by Buckingham Palace 

The Princess of Wales was sent a get well message by East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) as she recovers from abdominal surgery.

The charity, of which Kate is patron, wrote on X: 'Everyone at East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) sends their very best wishes to our wonderful patron, HRH The Princess of Wales.

'We are all thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery.'

The two health updates on senior royals came within 90 minutes of each other, with Kensington Palace coming first at 2pm then Buckingham Palace followed at 3.30pm.

She was not rushed for hospital and her condition was not something that developed over the weekend, according to reports. 

The Prince will also postpone a number of engagements as he supports his family, and will not undertake official duties while his wife is in hospital.

He will also do no official duties during the immediate period after Kate's return home. Royal aides will provide a revised schedule for William in due course.

It is unclear what the exact nature of the surgery, with The Palace unwilling to reveal any details in respect of Kate's 'medical privacy'. However it did not rule out the prospect that she may choose to speak publicly about it herself in the future.

Sun GP Dr Zoe Williams told The Sun: 'This might be something that has been bothering her for her whole life which she has not got round to resolving, or an issue that has come to light more recently.

'Two weeks in hospital is longer than we would normally expect, but she doesn't have a normal life. She's the future queen so the doctors will be erring on the side of caution.

'We all hope it is something minor and the surgery is straightforward, but precaution is wise. With anything medical you can never be completely certain how things will go.

'The most important thing is that she gets enough recovery time and it's not too stressful for her and her family.'

Kate arrives for the royal carol concert at Westminster Abbey on December 8 last year

Kate arrives for the royal carol concert at Westminster Abbey on December 8 last year

Kate with her family at the Westminster Abbey carol concert on December 8 last year

Kate with her family at the Westminster Abbey carol concert on December 8 last year

Dr Deborah Lee, from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, told The Express: 'For abdominal surgery, most people stay in the hospital for four to seven days. After laparoscopic surgery [a type of keyhole surgery], this is reduced to two to four days.

'It very much depends on what exactly has been done. If a patient needs to go to ITU, it's likely their hospital stay would be considerably longer.

'It can take two months or more for the patient to feel comfortable and be able to move around normally afterwards.'

Neither William nor Kate will travel internationally over the coming months.

William and Kate were said to have been planning a high-profile visit to Rome this spring as part of a European charm offensive, but this is now in doubt. Another scheduled foreign military engagement could be affected. 

Kate will almost certainly be forced to miss a number of high-profile events she might otherwise been expected to attend. 

She and William have regularly turned up for the Baftas, the biggest night in British cinema, held in central London this month, but this would be too soon for the recovering princess. 

She is also likely to miss out on a long-standing royal tradition in March – handing out shamrocks to the Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day in her role as the regiment's honorary colonel. 

The annual Commonwealth Day Service, also held in March, is likely to have to go ahead without her. The princess, patron of English rugby, is also unlikely to be well enough to attend the Guinness Six Nations, which kicks off next month. 

Kate attends the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London last November

Kate attends the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London last November

Police officers stand outside The London Clinic where Kate is staying after surgery

Police officers stand outside The London Clinic where Kate is staying after surgery

The Princess marked her birthday just over a week ago, with the monarchy's official social media accounts sharing a new behind-the-scenes photo of the princess at the King's coronation.

Kate usually enjoys good health but was previously admitted to hospital while pregnant after suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum - severe morning sickness.

A palace spokesman said: 'Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic for planned abdominal surgery.

'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 the 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.

'Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness' progress when there is significant new information to share.

'The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements. 

'She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible.'

Royal expert Phil Dampier said: 'Wishing the Princess of Wales a speedy recovery after abdominal surgery. We don't know the details but clearly this was serious as she will be in hospital for a fortnight and needs up to three months to recover.'

And the Queen's former press secretary Dickie Arbiter said on X: 'I am sure I speak for everyone in wishing HRH a speedy recovery.'

Like the rest of the royal family, Kate has had a busy, turbulent past couple of years, with the Platinum Jubilee and the late Queen's death in 2022, and the coronation in 2023, as well as adjusting to her new role as the Princess of Wales.

Kate was admitted to The London Clinic (pictured) for planned abdominal surgery

Kate was admitted to The London Clinic (pictured) for planned abdominal surgery

The Waleses also faced the ongoing rift between William and his brother the Duke of Sussex, with Harry making controversial claims about Charles, Camilla, William and Kate in his Netflix documentary and memoir Spare. 

William's former university flatmate has carefully carved out her charity work since marrying the prince in 2011 and becoming an HRH, focusing on mental health and early childhood.

Seen as the monarchy's safe pair of hands and as having a 'keep calm and carry on' approach, Kate has been heralded as channelling the same characteristics of charm, politeness and toughness as the late Queen Mother, who was once described as 'a marshmallow made on a welding machine'.

Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who was private secretary to the Cambridges and the Duke of Sussex, and used to work for the Queen Mother, told The Times: 'She takes time to talk to people. She is tough.

'She has got that Queen Mother feel in her, so that when things need doing, she is there to do them.' 

The London Clinic, based on the corner of Devonshire Place and Marylebone Road in central London, is the UK's largest independent private hospital. 

The clinic first opened its doors in 1932 and its previous patients include Prince Philip, Princess Margaret, actress Elizabeth Taylor and US president John F Kennedy.