Kate Middleton Mystery: Where is the Princess since surgery in January 2024?
Kate’s last public appearance
It was on December 25, 2023 when Kate Middleton was last seen in the public celebrating Christmas. She was seen leaving the church services at Sandringham, the family’s country residence north of London.
Abdominal surgery
Kensington Palace announced on January 17 that Kate underwent a “planned abdominal surgery” and will be hospitalised for 10 to 14 days. At the time, the Palace added that Kate was likely to miss all public engagements until after Easter, which falls on March 31.
Prince William visits Princess
Prince William was spotted visiting Kate at the hospital, providing some reassurance that the family is together in these tough times. The Kensington Palace shared a statement on the Princess’s health and said, “She is making good progress”. This was after Kate was hospitalised nearly two weeks.
First public spotting
Cut to the first week of March when Kate is photographed in the passenger seat of a car alongside her mother, Carole Middleton, as the two drive near Windsor Castle. The photo was not released or authorised by Kensington Palace. This was the first time that the Princess of Wales was spotted in public since her surgery.
British Army posts about her attending Trooping the Colour
A day after she was spotted with mother, the British Army posted that the Princess will attend their annual Trooping the Colour event on June 8, leading to further speculation about Kate’s health. A day later, as the news of Kate's public appearance went viral, the British Army removed the claim it had made on its website.
Mother’s Day viral picture and confusion
March 10 is celebrated as Mother’s Day in the UK and to commemorate the occasion, Kensington Palace shared a photo of Kate and her children, which the Palace says was taken by her husband earlier in the week at Kensington Palace. “Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day,” the caption said.
Kate’s apology
Merely hours since the photo was up on social media, it was pulled down from circulation from major news agencies and websites citing inaccuracy and manipulation. Next day, Kate issued an apology for sharing an edited image and Kensington Palace issued her apology: “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.”
Spotted with husband post Mother’s Day viral picture
Hours later, she was photographed in a car leaving Windsor Castle alongside Prince William, though she did not join the Prince of Wales at the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.
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