Kate Middleton’s Abdominal Surgery
On Jan. 17, 2024, it was announced by The Royal Household that Princess Catherine had been admitted to the hospital the day before for “planned abdominal surgery.”
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But despite the surgery supposedly being planned, Catherine already had some planned royal engagements that were canceled while she recovered.
Kate Middleton’s Recovery Time Sparked Concern
According to Express, Catherine was expected to stay between 10 and 14 days, which was the first thing that raised eyebrows.
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Then came the news that Catherine was expected to not return to royal duties for another three months, with it believed that she would come back to public life around Easter.
The Secrecy Surrounding Kate Middleton’s Surgery
While the palace has been pretty open about King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, things have been a lot quieter on the Princess Catherine front.
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Not only did the news come as a shock to the public and media, but according to People, it was also a shock to those close to the royal family as they were unaware that anything was going on.
Kate Middleton Hasn’t Been Seen Publicly in Two Months
In another comparison to King Charles, who has been seen out and about since his cancer diagnosis, according to Cafe Mom, Princess Catherine hasn’t been seen in over two months.
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The last time Catherine was seen was at Christmas, during the royal family’s traditional walk at Sandringham, and there is no saying when she might appear again.
There Are Many Rumors Surrounding Kate Middleton’s Health Issues
The news of her abdominal surgery being so sudden and the secrecy surrounding it has led to many rumors about what might be wrong with Princess Catherine.
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These rumors range from her being in a coma to having mental health issues, but there is no saying as to whether any of these are true or not.
Is Kate Middleton in a Coma? The Palace Says No
One of the rumors surrounding the actual state of Catherine’s health comes from Spanish writer Concha Calleja on Telecinco’s “Fiesta,” where she stated Catherine was put into a coma.
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Callija claimed that while the abdominal surgery had gone well, Catherine had suffered from some complications, which resulted in her being put into an induced coma.
Royal Sources Angry About Coma Rumor
While Concha Calleja is adamant about her claims, a royal source has told The Times that this rumor simply isn’t true.
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The royal source said that it was “total nonsense” and that Calleja clearly hadn’t fact-checked her sources.
The Rumor About Kate Middleton Having Plastic Surgery
Another one of the many rumors surrounding Princess Catherine’s sudden disappearance is that she has had plastic surgery.
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Dr. Ryan Neinstein has said in In Touch Weekly that Kate has had a tummy tuck and that this is why she is expected to need a recovery time of at least three months.
Kate Middleton May Have Had a Hysterectomy
Princess Catherine is also rumored to have had a hysterectomy, according to some royal fans on X (formerly Twitter).
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They believe that Catherine is having a hysterectomy, either because of a medical issue or because she no longer wants to have any more children.
Hysterectomies Don’t Need a Three-Month Recovery Time
While a hysterectomy is a serious operation, according to The Cleveland Clinic, should Catherine have had a hysterectomy, she would have only needed half the recovery time.
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According to the clinic, hysterectomies typically need a recovery time of four to six weeks, so it’s somewhat unlikely, unless confirmed, that Catherine has had a hysterectomy.
The Rumor About Kate Middleton Having an Eating Disorder
During an appearance on GB News, journalist Angela Levin said she believes Princess Catherine may have an eating disorder or other illness.
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Levin said it is unlikely that Catherine would want to be in hospital for an extended period and that mental illness may explain why she needs to remain out of the spotlight for at least three months.
Should Kate Middleton Reveal the Truth Behind Her Diagnosis?
As with many rumors, the longer a celebrity or royal goes without saying anything, the more the rumors seem to ramp up.
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Marca wrote that Catherine should reveal the truth about her diagnosis as this will help stop the rumors. However, with medical issues being a private thing, there is no telling when Catherine will reappear or if she will ever reveal what is going on.