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It’s remarkable when the diagnosis of King Charles III’s cancer isn’t the dominant news story concerning the Royal Family. Despite the understandable concern and speculation surrounding the King’s health announcement, the spotlight has been firmly fixed on his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton.
As widely reported, the Princess of Wales has been conspicuously absent from public view for several months, an unprecedented situation for a royal figure, especially one poised to become a future queen. Although Buckingham Palace confirmed Middleton underwent abdominal surgery in January, the vacuum of information has fueled a flurry of conspiracy theories online, ranging from the outlandish — such as her purported participation in Celebrity Big Brother — to the sinister — with rumors suggesting she may have passed away in secret. Somewhere in between lies the persistent rumor of a potential pregnancy.
Could Kate Middleton indeed be pregnant? While this speculation doesn’t rank among the most far-fetched theories surrounding her disappearance, it faces skepticism. After all, Middleton already has three children with Prince William — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Given the precedent set by Queen Elizabeth II, who had four children, the notion of the couple expanding their family further is not implausible.
However, observers have pointed out that Middleton has historically been quite active during and after her previous pregnancies, casting doubt on the theory. As one viral tweet succinctly puts it, the idea that Middleton, who famously appeared outside the hospital looking immaculate shortly after giving birth, now requires months of seclusion before reemerging seems incongruous.
Nevertheless, proponents of the theory have suggested possible explanations for the heightened secrecy, including potential complications with the supposed pregnancy or even speculation about the paternity of the child. Yet, like many conspiracy theories originating from the public, there is a conspicuous absence of concrete evidence to support Middleton’s alleged pregnancy. As individuals who have undergone abdominal surgery can attest, recovery sometimes necessitates a prolonged period of convalescence.
Until Middleton resurfaces in the public eye, speculation is likely to persist. For now, the mystery surrounding her absence remains, fueling speculation and intrigue among royal watchers worldwide.