PRINCESS Kate “is making good progress” after departing from the hospital following abdominal surgery – as she returns home to Windsor.

Kate, 42, underwent the planned operation on January 16 and stayed at the private London Clinic.Kensington Palace announced on January 17 that Kate had undergone the surgery but confirmed it was not related in any way to cancer.

The princess had been anticipated to spend between 10 and 14 days recuperating in the hospital before returning to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.On Monday, she was permitted to leave the clinic after 13 days and head home.