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Prince William Addresses Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Kate Middleton's Health

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By Favour Adegoke on March 6, 2024 at 11:15 AM EST

Prince William has broken his silence on the conspiracy theories surrounding his wife, Kate Middleton's health. William seemingly paid lip service to the rumors as a source shared that he's focused on more pressing matters.

The royal family is currently down two members, as King Charles continues to battle cancer while Kate recovers from the abdominal surgery that ruled her out from royal duties until after Easter. As the details surrounding their health scares remain undisclosed, there have been increased calls from the public for more transparency from the monarchy.

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Prince William Addresses Conspiracy Theories About Kate Middleton's Health

Prince William and Kate Middleton with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Start at Lambrook School
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The Prince of Wales has finally shared his thoughts on the conspiracy theories making the rounds about the state of his wife, Kare Middleton's health.

"His focus is on his work and not on social media," a spokesperson for William told People magazine.

It comes after Kate spent almost two weeks at The London Clinic in Marylebone after undergoing abdominal surgery in January.

Kensington Palace subsequently announced that Kate was going to temporarily withdraw from royal duties as she continues to recover in the Wales family's Windsor home.

Following her disappearance from the public eye, speculations and conspiracy theories garnered steam online as some social media users alleged she might be dealing with cancer also.

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A spokesperson for Kate also recently shut down conspiracy theories regarding her health, saying, "Kensington Palace made it clear in January the timelines of the princess' recovery and we'd only be providing significant updates. That guidance stands."

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The Monarchy's Silence Sparks Outcry For Transparency

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There has been a public outcry for the royal family to be more transparent as health issues continue to plague the monarchy.

According to People, several royal watchers have decried the fragility and uncertainty that has befallen the royal family some 19 months after Queen Elizabeth's death in September 2022.

"Everybody feels unsettled by uncertainty, and there is too much uncertainty that is surrounding the monarchy right now," royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith told the news outlet. "Queen Elizabeth used to say, 'I need to be seen to be believed.' It is important for Charles and his reign for the public to know a little bit more."

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Smith added that the monarchy "needs to be that anchor in times of trouble, and any sense of instability, which is inevitable when you have two key players out of action, is understandable."

She alleged that although the king shared he has "a form of cancer," that news has done "nothing to quell the speculation about how seriously ill he may or may not be," adding that it isn't doing the monarchy "any favors," as Charles is the "head of state, and there are constitutional implications."

Another royal expert, Catherine Mayer, author of the biography "Charles: The Heart of a King," said, "This is massively exposing how the royal family has gone from too many people to too few in a short space of time."

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A 'Personal Matter' Caused Prince William To Pull Out Of His Late Godfather's Memorial

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This same hush-hush surrounding the royal family endeavors was displayed over a week ago when William unexpectedly pulled out of attending his late Godfather's memorial.

He was due to give a reading at the memorial service of the late King Constantine II of Greece. However, he pulled out of it for a "personal matter" as no other information was given, although sources shared that there was no cause for alarm.

Queen Camilla led members of the Royal Family at the service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, as William reportedly called the Greek royal family to let them know of his absence.

The late King Constantine's eldest son, Prince Pavlos, gave the reading instead of William, as Princess Anne and Prince Andrew were in attendance, along with members of overseas royal families who had traveled to Windsor to attend.

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Kate Middleton's Uncle Spills Details About Meeting Prince William For The First Time

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Loui
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Kate's uncle, Gary Goldsmith, recently revealed details about what meeting the Prince of Wales' acquaintance for the first time looked like, per the UK Standard.

Goldsmith, who is a star on ITV's "Celebrity Big Brother," spoke in a teaser clip about his relationship with the royals.

While he teased he was ready to drop some juice on the royal family drama, he only had good words for his niece, describing her as "simply perfect." He then went on to praise the heir to the throne, describing him as "very normal."

"First time I met William, Catherine was cooking and William said, 'Hi, do you want a cup of tea?' Very normal," Goldsmith recalled.

He was also asked if the Princess of Wales was likely to be watching the show, to which he replied, "If she is sitting behind a sofa, yes! It'll be a nice one in a nice house somewhere, I can guarantee that!"

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