Today, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, made a surprise public appearance alongside her husband, Prince William, departing Windsor Castle. This came mere hours after issuing an apology for digitally altering a family portrait released on Mother’s Day.
As reported by DailyMail, while Prince Charles and Camilla attended the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, Kate and William’s departure from Windsor Castle raised eyebrows. However, it was revealed that Kate was heading to a private appointment rather than a return to royal duties.
While the destination of the Princess of Wales remains unknown, Prince William attended the Commonwealth Day service alone, leaving Kate to her private engagement. Their departure from Windsor Castle was captured, showing William reading notes on his phone as they drove off in a blue Range Rover, later dropping William at Westminster Abbey without Kate.
Kate’s unexpected public appearance comes after a period of recovery following abdominal surgery and hospitalization in January. Despite her absence from public engagements, wild online conspiracy theories regarding her health have surfaced.
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The controversy surrounding the altered Mother’s Day photograph has put Kensington Palace under pressure to release the original image. The Princess of Wales admitted to editing the family portrait featuring herself with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
As public scrutiny continues, the royal couple’s actions amidst the photo controversy raise questions about transparency and expectations surrounding royal appearances.
