The health of the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has been the subject of much rumor and speculation since it was announced last January that she had undergone surgery for an abdominal condition.
The British royal family has maintained absolute secrecy about the reason for and outcome of the procedure, which has fueled all sorts of conspiracy theories about the health of Prince William’s wife.
The lack of transparency contrasts with the royal family’s more open approach to the health of King Charles, who was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer after undergoing surgery.
The monarch has spoken publicly about his battle with the disease and thanked his subjects for their support.
Kate Middleton rumors
Concern for Princess Kate has increased after Prince William pulled out of a memorial service for King Constantine of Greece at the last minute.
The memorial service was held this Tuesday, February 28, at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. The late king was William’s godfather and had a close relationship with the British royal family.
The prince’s absence sparked a wave of comments on social media, with many users wondering if something serious had happened to the princess.
Faced with media pressure, Kensington Palace issued an urgent statement this Thursday, February 29, 2024, to clarify the situation.
What does the statement say about the health of Kate Middleton?
A spokesperson for Princess Kate said: “We were very clear from the outset that the Princess of Wales would not be travelling until after Easter and that Kensington Palace would only provide updates if there was something significant to report.
The spokeswoman reiterated that the princess, 42, was “doing well.”
In the initial statement about her surgery, released Jan. 17, a day after the operation, Kensington Palace said it was Princess Kate’s wish that her personal medical information remain private.
They added that they would only release it if there was significant new information to share, which they reiterated today.
In the original statement, they also said that the Princess would resume her royal duties after Easter, and that timetable remains in place.
Princess Kate’s abdominal surgery remains a mystery, but the British royal household wanted to reassure the public and rule out any conspiracy theories. The Princess is expected to recover soon and return to public life.