Looks like we've memed and conspiracy theory–ed our way into Kate Middleton's rep issuing a statement.
If you are blissfully unaware, Kate — formally known as Catherine, the Princess of Wales — hasn't been seen in public since Christmas Day. In mid-January, Kensington Palace issued a statement saying that she was "admitted to hospital [...] for planned abdominal surgery" and she would spend "ten to fourteen days" there — and that she was "unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter." The only updates were to be when there was "significant new information."
Then, earlier this week, suspicion over the princess's whereabouts increased after Prince William pulled out of his godfather's memorial service for "personal reasons." A "palace source" told People magazine that Kate "continues to be doing well."
Now Kate's rep has issued a new statement to Page Six, saying, “Kensington Palace made it clear in January the timelines of the princess’ recovery and we’d only be providing significant updates."
“That guidance stands," they continued, adding that Kate is “doing well.”
