Royal watchers are eagerly anticipating the return of Kate Middleton to the public eye following her recent abdominal surgery. The Princess of Wales, aged 42, has been absent from public appearances since Christmas as she continues to recuperate. Speculation is rife about whether Princess Kate will make her first post-surgery outing during the royal family's traditional Easter church outing on March 31.
Although Kensington Palace announced that Princess Kate is unlikely to resume public duties until after Easter, there remains a possibility of her attending the private family event on Easter. If she opts out of the Easter festivities, it may be a few more weeks before she makes a public appearance, possibly around mid-April when her children are on school vacation.
Following her surgery, Princess Kate expressed regret for having to cancel planned engagements and assured that she looks forward to resuming them as soon as possible. The lack of clarity surrounding her operation has led to various conspiracy theories about her health and whereabouts, prompting a spokesperson to reiterate that she will not return to public duties until after Easter.
Recent headlines stirred excitement when the British Army listed Princess Kate as leading the annual review of soldiers at Horse Guards Parade in London on June 8. However, her office clarified that they had not been consulted, leading to the removal of her name from the event ticket page.
Despite her absence from public events, Princess Kate has been spotted twice riding in cars near Windsor, where she resides with her family. Most recently, she was seen leaving Windsor Castle with Prince William, shortly after issuing an apology for any confusion surrounding a Mother's Day photo she shared. The photo, which featured Kate with her three children, was removed by global photo agencies due to suspicions of manipulation.
As royal enthusiasts eagerly await Princess Kate's return to public life, her recovery and well-being remain a top priority for her and the royal family.