There’s been so much said about Kate Middleton over the past few weeks that it rather feels like we’re all going in circles, with no definitive answers to be found.
Back in January it was revealed by Kensington Palace that the Princess of Wales was undergoing a “planned abdominal procedure” that would see her hospitalized for 13 days. Her recovery, it was stated at the time, would require her absence from all official royal engagements until after Easter.
In hindsight it was perhaps naive of the Palace to think that the public would simply accept Kate’s absence without doggedly probing for more details as to her condition. In any case, the lack of concrete information has paved the way for all manner of conspiracy theories to bubble furiously to the fore, and at this stage there’s a veritable treasure trove of fresh gossip to be found every day.
Of course, interest in the saga was hardly dampened by the UK Mother’s Day debacle that saw the first official picture of the Princess since Christmas withdrawn by photo agencies for being “manipulated”.
On that note there’s been an update offered by a royal insider, one seeking to put an end to the speculation that Kate’s lengthy period away from the limelight is all part of a cover up to hide something deeper – and possibly darker – than meets the eye.

“She just needs to be left in peace.”
If true, the news that Kate’s recovery is going according to plan will be welcomed by those who have registered concern since her January surgery, of which there are many.

Earlier this week it was reported by RadarOnline that the Princess of Wales is considering stepping away from her royal duties altogether. They claim that Kate hasn’t made a concrete decision one way or the other yet, though the constant pressure of royal life has exacted a heavy toll on her.
“Kate’s desperate struggle with the constant pressures of life in the royal fishbowl has clearly taken a terrible toll on her physical and mental health,” a senior palace source is reported to have told the National Enquirer.

“William is beside himself over her decision,” the source said. “He’s stunned his wife could ever consider such a move.”