Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has been absent from public view since December, leading to speculation among social media users about the UK royal’s well-being. Despite Kensington Palace’s statement that the 42-year-old underwent “planned abdominal surgery” in January and is currently recuperating at home, some users have suggested that she might be in an “induced coma”.
The royal’s senior staff members reportedly lack information about her post-recovery progress, with some expressing surprise upon learning about her surgery. According to reports, several senior staffers were unaware of the surgery until it was officially announced by Kensington Palace. The situation has caused confusion and concern among palace staff, with only a select few individuals privy to the details, leading to what is described as a “shroud of secrecy” surrounding Middleton’s condition.
The report further suggests that the royal’s post-operative recovery is being kept “very hush-hush,” with limited information being shared. Sources close to the royal family indicated that Kate Middleton feels entitled to privacy during her healing process and does not believe her medical records should be made public. Despite efforts by her husband, Prince William, to shield her from the speculation and rumours, the situation remains distressing for the couple.
Meanwhile, a recent controversy arose when the Princess of Wales shared a family photo on Mother’s Day that was later found to have been “manipulated.” Following the discovery, news agencies withdrew the image, and the princess issued an apology, attributing the editing to her experimentation as an amateur photographer. She expressed sadness that a joyful family moment had caused such a reaction.
Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months.
Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. C
📸 The Prince of Wales, 2024 pic.twitter.com/6DywGBpLLQ
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 10, 2024
This incident has led to new conspiracy theories online, dubbed “Katespiracy,” prompting questions about past photo manipulation by British royals.
