Kate Middleton has been seen in public for the first time since her surgery in January at a farm shop in Windsor, according to reports.
The Princess of Wales has been out of action for months after an abdominal surgery, with only one official picture of her released during that time.
There has been a lot of talk on social media in recent weeks, especially after that picture – published to celebrate Mother’s Day – was was found to have been altered using Photoshop. has reported that members of the public witnessed Kate visiting her favorite farm shop with her husband
But the Sun Prince William near her home at Adelaide Cottage on Saturday. The newspaper quoted another customer who said: ‘After all the rumors that had been circulating, I was surprised to see them there.
‘Kate was shopping with William and she seemed happy and healthy.
‘The kids weren’t with them but it’s a good sign that she was well enough to go to the shops.’
When it was first announced that the princess would temporarily step back from public appearances two months ago, Kensington Palace said she would return after Easter.
Last year, the Prince and Princess of Wales had a Guinness after the Irish Guards’ traditional St Patrick’s Day parade (Picture: Chris Jackson/AFP)
replaced in the Irish Guards parade by Lady Ghika, wife of the regiment’s Major General Sir Chris Ghika honorary colonel.
Kate, the of the regiment, and instead posted a St Patrick’s Day message from the official Kensington Palace account on X. It was reported last night that she may be planning her first public appearance for Easter Sunday on March 31, when the royal family traditionally walks to church.
However, others have suggested she is unlikely to resume public engagements until April 17, when her children George, Charlotte, and Louis return to school after the Easter holidays.
A picture released by Kate for Mother’s Day drew intense public scrutiny (Picture: Prince of Wales/Kensington Palace/PA Wire)
One source quoted by the
Sunday Times said: ‘They are most approachable when interacting with members of the public, and I can imagine the princess discussing her recovery during engagements. ‘If she decides to do so, that’s how she will do it.’
A member of the public reportedly saw the princess in Windsor.
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