Despite the obvious ethical issues some have regarding the British Royal family, they have always been a source of fascination. Especially, at present, Kate Middleton, Prince William’s wife.
The two caused tabloid fever when they first started dating two decades ago. William was expected to marry someone of equal station as the future King of England. However, after meeting Kate in college, the two fell in love and disregarded convention. While she was a commoner in the eyes of the crown, the two tied the knot in 2011. Since then, the couple has welcomed three children: George, Charlotte, and Louis.
If it is even possible, Middleton has inspired more obsession in recent months. In January 2024, the Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery that Good Morning America reported was planned. While this claim came straight from Kensington Palace, celebrity fans have become suspicious about her health. She has been rarely seen in public, making many wonder if there is more to the story than is being revealed to the press.
What is Kate Middleton’s health status?
Kate’s well-being has been a source of speculation since early 2024. At first, Kensington Palace remained tight-lipped on exactly what the Princess’ surgery had pertained to. But things got even stranger when they released a photo in honor of Mother’s Day in the U.K. At first glance, the photo of Kate with her children seems fairly innocuous. But outlets quickly put out a kill order on the controversial photo. The Associated Press reported to ABC that there were concerns about it not being authentic.
“At closer inspection, it appears that the source had manipulated the image in a way that did not meet AP’s photo standards. The photo shows an inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlotte’s left hand.”
Many on the internet have been invested in a Kate Middleton conspiracy, which had been exacerbated by news of her father-in-law. After ascending the throne as the King of England, King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer. The type of illness he has was not disclosed, but he expressed thanks to the good wishes of the Commonwealth, per USA Today.
“In recent weeks, I have been most deeply touched by your wonderfully kind and thoughtful good wishes for my health and, in return, can only continue to serve you, to the best of my ability, throughout the Commonwealth.”
But now after months of speculation, the Princess of Wales has addressed the rumors about her health via a statement on video. While the abdominal surgery she underwent in January was at first thought to be not related to cancer, further tests concluded that was not the case. The Princess stated in the video that she has been diagnosed with cancer, though she did not specify what kind, via ABC News.
“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family. As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.”
At only 42 years old, Kate Middleton will be going forward with preventative chemotherapy to treat her illness. Her statement alludes to the world’s confusion because of her absence in the public eye. She clarified that the reason she was behind closed doors was to contextualize what was going on for her three children, who are still quite young.
She also seemed to indicate the cheating rumors aimed at her husband and Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley. The Princess assured viewers in her statement that Prince William has been a constant support system and continues to be by her side. Signing off, Kate Middleton stated that she wants to focus on getting better, which means she will not be a public figure while she undergoes treatment. The Princess of Wales wishes anyone with a cancer diagnosis well wishes and to remain strong.
