Camilla home after operation

Updated 23.24 Thu Mar 08 2007

The Duchess of Cornwall has left hospital to continue her recovery at home, three days after undergoing a hysterectomy

The Prince of Wales collected his wife from King Edward VII Hospital and the couple returned to Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales collected his wife from King Edward VII Hospital and the couple returned to Clarence House

A spokeswoman said the Duchess was "recovering well".

Camilla, 59, will rest for a further six weeks, with planned engagements postponed.

Clarence House described the operation - the removal of the womb - as routine and said it was not cancer-related, but refused to discuss Camilla's condition further.

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