In the whirlwind of social media and the 24-hour news cycle, public figures often find themselves at the center of speculation and rumor. In recent weeks, the absence of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, commonly known as Kate Middleton, from public engagements has sparked a flurry of speculation and conspiracy theories. Kate Middleton has not publicly been seen since December 25 which was when she took part in the Royal Family’s Christmas activities at Sandringham. As public speculation built, a manipulated photograph which was posted by her team on the occasion of Mother’s day on March 9, 2024 launched the fat into the fire. As the rumor-mill continued to churn, top agencies like AP and Reuters issued a kill notification, meaning that all circulations of the image would stop and be recalled as it appeared to be ‘manipulated’. Here we delve into the most popular conspiracy theories about the disappearence of the Princess of Wales.

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