2024 has not been off to the best start for Britain’s royal family. From Kate Middleton’s planned abdominal surgery to King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, the family has constantly been in the spotlight. However, not all the attention has been good. After speculation over the Princess of Wales’ health, a picture of her and her 3 children was posted for Mother’s Day, but it too led to various conspiracies once fans noticed a Photoshop mishap.

Now, just hours after the 42-year-old apologized for alarming her supporters and fans, her husband, Prince William, has made an appearance without his significant other.

Prince William leaves Kate Middleton at home

According to reports from PEOPLE, Prince William had been spotted at the annual Commonwealth Day service. He was joined by Queen Camilla and other royal members of the family. However, King Charles and Kate Middleton were nowhere in sight. With the 72-year-old having to step back from his responsibility because of his cancer treatment, there is no saying when he might return.

Middleton had addressed the Photoshop speculations just hours ago. However, she too was forced to sit out the annual tradition as she has been recovering from surgery. After all, the mom of three will not be returning to the spotlight until after March. While there have been speculations about which event could mark her comeback, nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

The 42-year-old may not be ready to pick up her royal duties. However, that has not stopped her from stepping out for some fresh air.

Kate Middleton’s second day out after surgery

In January, it was revealed that Kate Middleton had undergone planned abdominal surgery. Although not many details about the operation came out, the palace confirmed that she was recovering smoothly. Now, a month after the hospitalization, the 42-year-old was finally spotted out and about for the second time in a week. This time, she was seen leaving Windsor Castle with her husband, Prince William.

While she tried to keep a low profile, that did not seem to work out, just like her first outing. Just days ago, Middleton was spotted in the passenger seat of a car with her mother, Carole Middleton. So far, it has been stated that the Princess of Wales had been heading to a private appointment.

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