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Kensington Palace has chosen to keep the details of Kate Middleton’s health undisclosed, and it seems things will remain that way for a while. Recall that in January 2024, they revealed the Princess of Wales underwent a planned abdominal surgery and was recovering just fine. However, since her hospitalization, Kate has been spotted in public only once — a few days ago. This led to the emergence of some unfounded conspiracy theories about her health. Amid these rumors, Prince William finally broke his silence on the issue. Turns out Prince William and Kate Middleton won’t leave the headlines soon.
Prince Harry Breaks His Silence on the Rumors Around Kate Middleton’s Health
Prince William and Kate Middleton are at the center of gossip once again. This time, it is all thanks to Prince William’s reaction to the conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton’s health. Recall that on Tuesday, the internet went into a frenzy after a photo of Kate as a co-driver in an official car spread like wildfire. It was the first time the 42-year-old was spotted in public after her undisclosed surgery. However, the picture didn’t free Kate of conspiracy theories that she had plastic surgery and was in a coma.
Some claimed the British Royal House leaked the photo to quell rumors. Others compared the picture to previous photos of Kate, noting that the woman in the car looked different and, therefore, wasn’t Kate. Amid the baseless conspiracy theories, Prince William has finally broken his silence. During an interview with People on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Prince of Wales said:
“His focus is on his work and not on social media.”
Royal Biographer Says the Secrecy in the Royal Family is Harming the Monarchy
Meanwhile, Royal Biographer Sally Bedell Smith is convinced the lack of clarity surrounding Kate Middleton and King Charles’s health is detrimental to the monarch and his reign. She said the secrecy in the Royal Family paved the way for uncertainty to creep in.
“Everybody feels unsettled by uncertainty and there is too much uncertainty that is surrounding the monarchy right now,” she told People. “It is important for Charles and his reign for the public to know a little bit more,” Smith added.
The biographer warned that King Charles and the monarchy would only face constitutional implications if things didn’t change.