Several conspiracy theories surrounding the whereabouts of Kate Middleton have surfaced since she was released from the hospital for abdominal surgery.
In January, Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales, 42, had undergone a “planned abdominal surgery.”
“The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery,” read a statement on Instagram, adding that Middleton was “unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.”
After the mom of three was released from the hospital nearly two weeks after her surgery, she remained out of the public eye. However, a palace insider claimed to the Daily Express UK that she was “back working from her bed” at Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate and preparing to return to public duties around Easter.
After Middleton was photographed for the first time nearly two months after her hospitalization and released a picture with her and Prince William’s three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, on March 10, fans’ conspiracy theories about the royal have grown even more.
More serious issue than “abdominal surgery”
Some fans believe Middleton was hospitalized for a more serious issue than “abdominal surgery.”
The Palace hasn’t released details about what the surgery treated, but Page Six was told that it was not cancerous.
Some fans believe she went under the knife for cosmetic reasons.
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“I mean….if, its Kate Middleton then she did a full face reconstruction, face plastic surgery. Her sinking wrinkles and moles have disappeared,” said one user.
“Kate Middleton probably got some new plastic surgery since she about to be queen soon. So she can be snatched,” added another.
Not wearing her wedding ring
Middleton — who has been married to William, 41, since 2011 — was seen not wearing her wedding ring in her new Mother’s Day photo.
“Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months,” she captioned the Instagram post.
Fans noticed that Middleton’s iconic diamond and sapphire heirloom, which once belonged to Princess Diana, was missing from that finger.
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“WHERE’S YOUR RING??!! 💍” one fan commented, while another speculated, “no ring, tree in full bloom in winter, jeans after major abdomial [sic] surgery, face shape completely different from car photo.”
When Kensington Palace was asked why she didn’t have the sparkler on, they offered no comment, per Town and Country Magazine.
AI photo
Additionally, fans believe the new Mother’s Day photo, which was captured by her husband, was created by artificial intelligence.
“That looks like an AI photo…not one for the theories either but come on, that’s not a real photo … Idk doesn’t seem real,” one person theorized on Instagram.
Brazilian butt lift (BBL)
As Middleton continues to keep a low profile from the public, social media users have speculated that she may have had some plastic surgery done — a Brazilian butt lift also known as a BBL.
“Kate Middleton is sitting down in the new family photo because she’s hiding that BBL,” tweeted one person.
“Kate Middleton is clearly recovering from bbl surgery. That’s why nobody seen her,” added another.
“kate middleton isn’t going to beat the bbl allegations,” wrote a third person.
Despite the theories, a rep for the princess told Page Six exclusively last month that she was “doing well” and they would not provide additional updates unless “significant.”
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