In recent weeks, one of the most talked about topics in the world was the secrecy that was generated in the British royal family after the abdominal surgery that Kate Middleton underwent. Since the operation, in mid-January, a large number of theories have emerged about the condition and whereabouts of the Princess of Wales. This Friday, it was she herself who reappeared in a video shared by Kensington Palace in which she announced that she suffers from cancer. This news has generated a real stir in the media worldwide. However, there are still many users on social networks who continue to launch conspiracy theories.
The Princess of Wales, 42, said in the video that she is on an early “path to recovery” after beginning treatment at the end of February. Middleton revealed that the news had been a “huge shock” and that she and Prince William “have been doing everything they can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.” Kate’s cancer was discovered during post-operative tests after she underwent “major abdominal surgery” at The London Clinic on January 17.
“As I’ve told you, I’m doing well and I’m getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal, in my mind, body and spirit. Having Guillermo by my side is also a great source of comfort and peace of mind. Just like the love, support and kindness that many of you have shown. It means a lot to both of us,” Middleton explained, looking at the camera after the controversy over her retirement.
The truth is that the secrecy regarding Kate’s whereabouts has generated a lot of rumors in recent months about what could really be happening. These speculations increased since the official profile of the princes of Wales shared an image of the princess in which the abuse of editing programs could be detected. That is why social networks were filled with theories about what could really happen: from a significant complication in her health, to a possible divorce process, among other very crazy theories.
Although Middleton herself has come forward and settled all kinds of speculation, there are still those who decide not to believe her. In the last few hours, some conspiracy theories have emerged on social networks such as X (formerly Twitter), which claim that the video could be made from Artificial Intelligence.
“This video of Kate Middleton is clearly based on artificial intelligence, but the audience who is not familiar with the technology will be easily fooled. The background, too blurred, does not move, a single breeze does not move a petal, a leaf or a blade of grass. Nothing is real,” says one Internet user. On the other hand, there are those who claim that Kate’s face does not look real and claim that the British monarchy is hiding something. Be that as it may, all these theories go against what seems to be reality: Middleton is undergoing treatment for her illness, something that will keep her away from her official commitments for a while.
