She’s nonetheless recuperating after deliberate stomach surgical procedure, however Kate Middleton’s secretary is the subject of the day as a result of followers assume he appears to be like like a well-known sports activities star. Lieutenant Colonel Tom White was simply appointed to the Princess of Wales, filling in a job that’s been vacant for over a yr.

Images of White started circulating on-line after the information was introduced, with some followers observing he appeared like tennis legend Roger Federer. “I believed it was Roger Federer,” tweeted one. One other echoed: “Oh my he appears to be like like Roger Federer.” One other stated: “He’s very good-looking.”

White was an equerry (officer of honor) for Queen Elizabeth II up till her demise in September 2022 and earlier than that, he was a Royal Marines officer who served in Afghanistan in 2009.

Catherine’s final public outing was on the annual stroll to church on Christmas Day 2023. She walked with Prince William and their three youngsters — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.

Kensington Palace introduced that the Princess had a “deliberate stomach surgical procedure” at The London Clinic on January 16, 2024. “The surgical procedure was profitable, and it’s anticipated that she’s going to stay in hospital for ten to 14 days, earlier than returning house to proceed her restoration,” the assertion stated. “Primarily based on the present medical recommendation, she is unlikely to return to public duties till after Easter.”

“The Princess of Wales appreciates the curiosity this assertion will generate. She hopes that the general public will perceive her want to keep up as a lot normality for her youngsters as attainable; and her want that her private medical info stays personal,” the assertion continued. “Kensington Palace will, due to this fact, solely present updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there may be vital new info to share.”

“The Princess of Wales needs to apologise to all these involved for the truth that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements. She appears to be like ahead to reinstating as many as attainable, as quickly as attainable,” they added.

Many Royal followers took to the feedback on Instagram to specific their concern and need a speedy restoration to the Princess of Wales. One high remark learn, “That’s very regarding. That’s a looong hospital keep and longer restoration. As a surgical nurse, I do know this should’ve been a really severe medical process. Hoping for a full restoration for this younger mother. ❤️” One other learn, “Gosh…this writing format gave me a coronary heart assault for a second. Wishing the Princess a fast restoration.”

On her lengthy restoration time, a supply near the royal household informed Individuals: “It is wise to take the time. That could be a nice instance to the remainder of us, as you’re typically informed to get again to work as quickly as attainable, which will be damaging,” they stated. A former affected person on the London Clinic sung the hospital’s praises. “The bodily therapists are wonderful, serving to you recuperate and get again in your toes. After stomach surgical procedure, you want loads of endurance, and it’s a bit scary at first.”