Kate Middleton was recently spotted looking happy and healthy, strolling with Prince William near Windsor Castle. The video, reportedly shot over the weekend, puts to rest some of the conspiracy theories surrounding her health and whereabouts following abdominal surgery. While the Palace hasn't confirmed the video, it's a good sign that she's out and about. Speculation has now shifted to another image from 2022 that was recently deemed altered.
The footage, verified by TMZ, shows Middleton and William shopping at Windsor Farm Shop near their Adelaide Cottage home. An eyewitness told The Sun that Kate looked well and happy. This comes after she hadn't been seen publicly since Christmas, spending Saturday morning watching their three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, play sports.
Rumors about Middleton's recovery and whereabouts grew on social media, questioning the official updates from Kensington Palace. Speculation focused on the nature of her surgery, the length of her recovery, and Prince William's cancellation of a memorial service appearance. Despite Palace assurances, speculation continued, fueled by a grainy image of Middleton in a car with her mother and a later photo deemed manipulated.
A photo shared by Kensington Palace on Mother's Day backfired when it was discovered to have been manipulated. Middleton issued an apology, attributing the edits to her experimentation with photo editing. This incident sparked further media scrutiny and social media speculation about the royal couple's marriage and control over social media.
Rumors around Middleton also extended to her friend Rose Hanbury, with unsubstantiated rumors about an affair with Prince William. Hanbury has denied these rumors. While the recent video footage helps dispel some rumors, Middleton now faces renewed scrutiny after another image she shared in 2023 was deemed manipulated by Getty Images.
The ongoing scrutiny and rumors highlight the intense media attention on the royal family and the challenges they face in controlling their public image.
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