Windsor, United Kingdom – After months of absence, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was spotted near Windsor Castle on the outskirts of London. This marks her first public appearance since December, when she attended church services with her family. Middleton, 42, had been out of the public eye since January 17th when Kensington Palace announced her hospitalization for a planned abdominal surgery.
On Monday, Middleton was seen sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle driven by her mother, Carole, sporting circular sunglasses. The Palace did not provide an immediate response to inquiries regarding Middleton’s current condition. However, a spokesperson for Kensington Palace reassured the public on Thursday that Middleton is “doing well” and would be recuperating at home in Windsor, as indicated in January.
Amidst speculations and conspiracy theories circulating on social media platforms like X and TikTok, the spokesperson reiterated the princess’s desire for privacy regarding her personal medical information. The Palace had previously announced in January that Middleton’s surgery was successful, expecting her to remain in the hospital for ten to fourteen days before returning home for recovery. Middleton appreciates the public’s interest but hopes to maintain normalcy for her children and keep her medical information private.
The sighting of Middleton comes after the hashtag #WhereisKate went viral, fueling rumors about her whereabouts and health. The Princess of Wales apologizes for postponing upcoming engagements but looks forward to reinstating them as soon as possible. With her return to the public eye, Middleton’s presence brings reassurance to royal watchers awaiting updates on her recovery journey.