The British royal was reportedly photographed near Windsor Castle on the outskirts of London.
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, was spotted for the first time on Monday after spending months out of the public eye since December.
The British royal was reportedly photographed near Windsor Castle on the outskirts of London. In the photo, the Princess of Wales sits in the passenger seat of an Audi driven by her mother Carole.
Kate has been out of the public eye since attending a church service with her family in December. Kate wore a pair of sunglasses and tried to keep a low profile. The sighting comes as wild conspiracy theories about Middleton’s whereabouts have taken over the internet.
The 42-year-old is recovering at home after undergoing “planned abdominal surgery” in January, according to Kensington Palace.
On January 17, the office of the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a statement that following the surgery, the royal family member would stay in the hospital for 10 to 14 days and then recover at home.
“Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales was admitted to hospital yesterday for planned abdominal surgery. The surgery was successful and she is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to continue her recovery,” the statement read.
However, the royal’s prolonged absence from public life has sparked debate in recent days. While claims range from genuine concerns to outlandish conspiracy theories, the most popular theory is that the royal suffered complications during the surgery and was put into an induced coma.
Kate’s husband Prince William, who recently canceled a scheduled appearance at Windsor Castle citing “personal issues,” has been seen attending celebrations and events alone, an unusual sight.
