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Fans Struggle to Recognize Princess Catherine After Her First Public Appearance Post-Hospitalization
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has been seen for the first time in over two months, since her abdominal surgery, accompanied by her mother. Photos taken of the princess ignited a whirlwind of speculation on social media.
Kate Middleton was recently spotted for the first time as she recovered in private from a planned abdominal surgery. This sighting comes after more than two months of absence from the public eye.
Witnesses caught a glimpse of the princess sitting in the passenger seat of a black Audi SUV. Her mother, Carole Middleton, at the wheel, as they drove near Windsor Castle. Kate, donning a pair of dark sunglasses that covered her eyes, was without other family members or security during this outing.
This appearance quickly became a topic of conversation on social media, where photographs of Kate circulated, sparking various reactions. Among the comments, skepticism about the identity of the person in the photographs was rampant.
One user questioned the authenticity, stating, “That’s not her. Nice try though,” while another humorously suggested, “It’s a wax sculpture.”
Kate Middleton attending the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on November 8, 2020, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Adding to the confusion, several social media users were convinced the individual in the car was Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton, leading to comments such as “Looks like Pippa, not Catherine,” “That is not Kate that is pippa [sic],” “I think that looks a bit like her sister,” and “The woman in the picture has a striking resemblance to her sister. Pippa. I don’t think it is Kate.”
Kate and Pippa Middleton in the Royal Box on Centre Court during day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 13, 2019, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Kate and Pippa MIddleton during the Gentlemen’s Singles final match of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Kate and Pippa Middleton in the Royal Box on Centre Court during day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 13, 2019, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Speculation didn’t stop at mistaken identity; others believed that the princess had undergone plastic surgery. Comments reflecting this theory included direct accusations, such as, “She has plastic surgery,” and queries like “Did she get a facelift,” and suspicions about photo manipulation, “Did you blur it so we couldn’t see the bandage on her nose?”
Kate Middleton during a visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre on March 9, 2022 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Kate Middleton viewing floral tributes at the entrance to Sandringham House on September 15, 2022 in Sandringham, England. | Source: Getty Images
Despite the varied reactions, there was also a significant outpouring of support for Kate, with well-wishers sharing sentiments such as “Hope she is doing better,” “One of the best news so far,” and “Princess Catherine I hope you are completely healed and doing well. Stay strong!”
Kate Middleton attends the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on November 12, 2023 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Kate Middleton during the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Eton Dorney on September 2, 2012 in Windsor, England | Source: Getty Images
Kate’s last public appearance prior to her surgery was documented on December 25, 2023, when she and her husband, Prince William, attended a Christmas event at church. Following her last public appearance, the next update about Kate was related to her undergoing abdominal surgery.
The absence of detailed information regarding her condition without further elaboration has since fueled public curiosity.
Kate Middleton during the Wimbledon Women’s Singles Final at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 9, 2022, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Buckingham Palace’s brief update, stating Kate would be hospitalized for approximately two weeks and wouldn’t resume her duties until about Easter, did little to quell speculation. Last week, the palace sought to reassure the public of her recovery progress amidst rampant online conjecture.
Given the scarcity of details on Kate’s health, speculation has run rife, with the palace’s representatives addressing conspiracy theories about her whereabouts post-surgery.
“Kensington Palace made it clear in January the timelines of the princess’ recovery and we’d only be providing significant updates,” Kate’s representative revealed. Meanwhile, the palace emphasized again at that time that Kate was “doing well.”
Kate Middleton visits the Baby Basic UK & Baby Basics Sheffield in England on August 4, 2020. | Source: Getty Images
Prince William and Kate Middleton sit in front of the Taj Mahal during day seven of the royal tour of India and Bhutan on April 16, 2016, in Agra, India. | Source: Getty Images
Prince William continues his public engagements, including a recent solo appearance at the BAFTA Film Awards. His attendance not only underscored his ongoing support for the arts but also brought attention to Kate’s health struggles.
Apologizing for his wife’s absence, William expressed regret that she couldn’t join him, noting her fondness for the BAFTAs. This moment of candidness offered a rare insight into the personal challenges the couple faces, underscoring the adjustments required during Kate’s recovery period at their Windsor home.
Source: news.amomama.com
