Pressure is intensifying on Princess Kate to speak out as she recovers from abdominal surgery. Catherine, the Princess of Wales, was reportedly seen this weekend shopping for plants with Prince William and watching their children play sports. However, there were no photos of either outing, raising questions about her health and well-being.
Kate also did not attend an annual Saint Patrick’s Day celebration, which is an event she’s only missed one other time since 2012. Instead, the royal couple shared an Instagram video previewing the event, but fans are still concerned about Kate’s absence from public events.
Friends close to the princess have hinted that Kate may address rumors about her health in the future. One friend told The Sunday Times, “I can see a world in which the princess might discuss her recovery out on engagements.” Another friend addressed last week’s doctored photo controversy, saying that Kate likes to make her family look their best in public images.
On Monday morning, Princess Diana’s brother spoke to the BBC and compared the conspiracy theories swirling around Kate to the media scrutiny following Diana’s death. He emphasized that the online conspiracy world can be dangerous, but also noted that the industry supporting paparazzi has become more cautious since Diana’s tragic passing.
Princess Kate is expected to return to her public duties sometime after April 17. Fans are eagerly awaiting her comeback and hoping that she will address the rumors and speculation surrounding her recent absence from public events. Only time will tell if Princess Kate will break her silence and put an end to the mounting pressure on her to speak out.