Prince William will resume his duties following Kate's surgery

The Prince of Wales will resume his royal duties for the first time since his wife underwent abdominal surgery last month. Prince William will conduct an investiture at Windsor Castle and attend a fundraising gala in London. Princess Catherine is currently recovering at home after leaving the hospital last week. The Prince had taken time off to support his family during her recovery. Among his first public engagements, the Prince will attend the annual fundraiser for the London Air Ambulance, of which he is a patron. Catherine, 42, spent 13 nights at the London Clinic after the surgery and will not return to royal duties for several weeks. Both Catherine and her father-in-law, the King, who had an enlarged prostate procedure, are currently recovering and not carrying out engagements. Queen Camilla has been the most senior royal actively involved in solo events. Prior to becoming King, there were discussions about reducing the size of the Royal Family, but the current challenge is the declining number of available members for public events and the increasing age of working royals. Prince William and Catherine are the only working royals below the age of 50. Catherine, apart from her presence on royal visits, has been an important public figure for the Royal Family, often appearing on the front pages. Prince William's two engagements are close to home while his wife recuperates on the Windsor estate. The nature of Catherine's condition was not disclosed but it was serious enough for her to take a break from public duties until after Easter. The King visited his wife at the central London hospital, and she was visited by him before he underwent his own treatment. While the King has not yet returned to official duties, he did attend church in Norfolk on Sunday. It is believed that King Charles wanted to share news of his treatment to encourage other men to get checked. NHS England has reported a surge in visits to the "enlarged prostate" page on their website following the announcement of the King's diagnosis. Doctors and charities welcome the increased interest.