The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has made her first public appearance‍ in over two months since undergoing abdominal surgery. Accompanied by her mother, the princess was spotted driving near Windsor Castle, sparking a frenzy of speculation on ⁣social media.

After a long absence from the public eye, Kate Middleton was finally seen in public as she continues to​ recover from a planned abdominal surgery. The sighting of the princess, accompanied by her mother Carole Middleton, has ‍sparked a⁤ flurry of reactions on social media.

Witnesses caught a glimpse of Kate sitting in the passenger seat of a black⁣ Audi SUV, with her mother at the wheel. ‍She was wearing dark sunglasses, which covered her eyes, and was without any other family members or security during the outing.

The photos of Kate’s appearance⁤ quickly spread on social media, with many users expressing‌ skepticism about the ⁤identity of the⁣ person in the photographs. Some even went as far as to suggest that ‌it was ​not Kate, but a ‌wax sculpture or her sister Pippa Middleton.

Adding to the confusion, some social media users believed that the person in the car was ⁢Pippa Middleton, leading to ⁢comments such as, “Looks like Pippa, not Catherine,” “That is not Kate that is Pippa,” and “I think that looks a bit like her sister.” This sparked a debate about⁢ the resemblance between ‍the two sisters.

Others speculated that Kate had undergone plastic surgery, with comments ranging from direct accusations to queries about a possible ​facelift. Some even questioned if the photos had been manipulated to hide any signs⁢ of surgery.

Despite ⁤the mixed reactions, ​there was also an ​outpouring of support for Kate, with many well-wishers sending their love and⁤ hoping for her speedy recovery.

Kate’s last public appearance was⁢ on December 25, 2023, when she attended a Christmas event at church‍ with her husband, Prince⁣ William. Since then, the‍ only update about‍ her has been related to her surgery, leaving the public curious about her condition.

The lack⁢ of ‌information about Kate’s health has fueled speculation, with the palace’s representatives addressing ⁤conspiracy theories about her whereabouts post-surgery. However, they have reassured the public that Kate is doing well and will resume her duties after Easter.

Meanwhile, Prince William has continued with his public engagements, including a recent solo appearance at the BAFTA Film Awards. He apologized for Kate’s absence and expressed his regret that she couldn’t join him, ​offering a rare glimpse into the personal challenges the couple faces during ⁢her recovery.