A royal source told US Weekly, “Whatever the reason for the operation was, it’s of a personal nature, and Kate wants to keep the details as private as possible. Perhaps when she’s feeling up to it, she may reveal more, but she’s not making any promises.”

The Royal PR Machine was trying to course correct, after a very rocky week, with the press being granted an old style fluff piece about William’s adventures.

In the Daily Mail, Ephraim Hardcastle wonders: Has Prince William's nose been put out of joint by Queen Camilla deputising for King Charles while he recovers from cancer?