Claims of her death had circulated: Princess Kate Middleton has appeared

Claims that the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, who has not been seen in public for a long time, had died, had taken center stage. It was stated that Middleton was spotted shopping with her husband, Prince William. However, The Sun newspaper did not publish a photograph.

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Claims of her death had circulated: Princess Kate Middleton has appeared

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, who had disappeared from public view following abdominal surgery on January 17 and was criticized last week over a photoshopped image, was reportedly seen 'in public' over the weekend.

According to a report by the British tabloid The Sun, Middleton, who had even been the subject of rumors claiming she had died in recent days, was seen at a shop near their home in Windsor with her husband, Prince William.

NO PHOTOGRAPH PUBLISHED

However, it was noted that The Sun did not publish a photograph for the story it featured on its front page.

Many on social media commented that this report, published at a time when questions about Middleton's whereabouts and the royal family's lack of transparency are increasingly being raised, was a "public relations effort."

According to the report published in The Sun, Middleton visited a farm shop she is said to "love" with her husband, Prince William, on Saturday. Those who claimed to have seen Middleton there stated that the princess looked "happy, relaxed, and healthy."

'SHE LOOKED HEALTHY'

An eyewitness from the farm shop said, "After all the rumors, I was surprised to see them there. Kate was shopping with William, she looked happy and well. The children were not with them, but it is a good sign that she is healthy enough to go out shopping."

Allegedly, Kate and William were also seen yesterday watching the sports activities of their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis.

However, The Sun did not publish a photograph, citing privacy concerns. The British press had also not published the first photo of Middleton taken after her surgery by paparazzi from the American site TMZ, in which she was seen in a car with her mother, for the same reason.

The first official photo of Middleton released by Kensington Palace after her surgery had sparked controversy due to photoshop edits.

WHAT HAD HAPPENED?

In a statement made by Kensington Palace on January 17, it was announced that Kate Middleton, who was last seen at Christmas, had undergone planned abdominal surgery.

It was stated that the Princess of Wales, who remained in the hospital for about two weeks, would not appear in public until after Easter (early April).

However, the disappearance of the princess, known as the public relations face of the Royal family, without providing details, led to claims such as her having marital problems with her husband, experiencing psychological issues, and even being in a coma.

Prince William's last-minute decision to withdraw from a memorial service held in late February in honor of his godfather, King Constantine of Greece, had also fueled the rumors.

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