Amidst the whirlwind of conspiracy theories surrounding Kate Middleton’s health, Prince William has finally spoken up to address the situation. The public has been buzzing with speculation ever since TMZ released the first image of Kate since Christmas. The grainy photo showed her sitting in a vehicle outside Windsor Castle with her mother, sparking renewed interest in her condition.
The Royal Family has been tight-lipped about Kate’s health since she underwent a planned abdominal procedure in January. While this may be typical for the royal family, the lack of information has only fuelled public concerns. Over the past two months, people have speculated about the true cause of Kate’s hospitalization and why it will keep her out of action until at least Easter.
Looking to counter certain rumors as they appear online, the Palace released a statement denying claims made by Spanish newspaper Marca that Kate had slipped into a coma during her stay at the London Clinic. They also addressed speculation about Prince William’s absence from a memorial service, clarifying that it had nothing to do with Kate’s health. Kensington Palace has been providing limited updates but assured the public that Middleton is “doing well.”
In light of the growing storm of questions surrounding Kate’s whereabouts and well-being, Prince William has broken his silence. When the image of Kate outside Windsor Castle surfaced, a spokesperson for William told People Magazine: “His focus is on his work and not on social media.” It seems that William is choosing to remain focused on his duties amidst the public scrutiny.
However, confusion arose this week when it was reported that Kate’s official return would be at a Trooping the Colour rehearsal in June. Tickets for this public engagement were even on sale, but the Ministry of Defence later removed any mention of Kate’s involvement from their website. Kensington Palace clarified that there have been no changes to the timelines provided for Kate’s hospital stay and planned return to royal duties. They reiterated that Kate “continues to be doing well.”
