Where is Kate Middleton? 12 bizarre conspiracy theories surrounding Princess of Wale's extended absence

12 conspiracy theories about the disappearance of Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton's disappearance from the public eye has given birth to multiple bizarre conspiracy theories. The last official public sighting of the Princess of Wales was on December 25, 2023. Although in January, the Palace announced that she had undergone a planned abdominal surgery, the statement did not reveal any further details and left her fans worried. Each passing day without any information about the Princess's whereabouts has made people restless and fuelled conspiracy theories. Let's take a look at 12 such wild conspiracy theories: 

1. Kate Middleton’s manipulated photo scandal

The latest speculation regarding the Princess of Wales’ disappearance started when a UK Mother’s Day post was shared via her and the Prince of Wales’ Instagram account. But it was soon revealed that it was photoshopped. Kate even apologized for it, resulting in different theories, like “This tweet is fake as hell,” and “I am struggling to believe that the most famous royal family in the world - and the woman who would be queen - fiddled around with photoshop and put out a family pic (designed to quash rumors about her whereabouts) without anyone in the ranks inspecting it. Nah. Not buying it.”

2. Is Prince William cheating on Kate Middleton?

Another wild theory related to the missing princess is her husband’s alleged infidelity. Many have shared that Prince Willam is romantically involved with Lady Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley. An X user said, “Where is Kate? Where is William? I would not be surprised if it is announced they are separating over a Prince William affair with his old flame Lady Rose Hanbury. A Camilla 3 in the marriage situation. The apple doesn’t fall far from the jolly old tree. Just saying and speculating.”

3. Kate Middleton suffering from health complications post-surgery

Many online users have also speculated that Kate’s operation led her to deteriorating health and she needs extra rest and care than what was expected earlier. A person on X wrote, “I’ve been trying to stay out of this Kate Middleton stuff but I have a theory, and it’s not one I’ve seen yet. I think she tried to k*ll herself. I think the abdominal surgery was her stomach being pumped, she had a 2 week hold and she’s now being treated for mental health issues.”

4. Kate Middleton taking an extended sabbatical after operation

There is another speculation doing the rounds regarding Kate Middleton but this is a positive one that suggests that the mother-of-three is just taking an extended break before returning to work.

5. Public trust in the royal family eroding

Many people have expressed their doubts about Kate’s whereabouts which have been shared by the Palace sporadically. An X user tweeted, “You don’t need to be interested in the Royal Family to ponder when Kate Middleton hasn’t been seen for over 2 months & her husband releases a doctored ‘proof of life’ photo. 🤔”

6. Kate Middleton and Prince Williams’ troubled relationship

Rumors of divorce have also begun doing rounds on the internet after Kate’s disappearance. and it has been speculated that there have been issues between the future King and Queen. A person tweeted, “I think Kate Middleton has checked out of the marriage & asked for a divorce&is somewhere with the kids chilling. Maybe she hit her breaking point and decided she was done with the RF. S’why they are scrambling. Maybe William has a baby on the way with his mistress?#WhereIsKateMiddleton.”

7. Kate Middleton’s missing wedding ring

The controversial photo released by the Prince and Princess of Wales' official page showed Kate without her wedding ring, adding fuel to the fire.

8. Prince William carrying on official duties while the Kate Middleton controversy rages

Prince William has not taken a break after Kate’s photo controversy. He recently attended an event at Frameless Immersive Art Experience and was also seen at a Commonwealth service with Queen Camilla.

9. Kate Middleton entered the 'Princess Protection Program'

Some on the internet have suggested that Kate has joined the 'Princess Protection Program', referring to the 2009 Disney movie. An X user commented, “Can’t believe Kate Middleton entered the princess protection program.” Another one added, “Kate Middleton isn’t missing she’s joined the Princess Protection Program!” The film's synopsis says, “A princess whose country has been invaded goes into hiding in Louisiana, where she has to learn to act like an ordinary teenager.”

10. Kate Middleton is probably a 'Masked Singer' contestant

Some users have jokingly opined that Kate Middleton is hiding since she wants to make an appearance on the reality show — ‘The Masked Singer’. “The Kate Middleton reveal on Masked Singer is going to make all of us look silly,” a person tweeted.

11. Kate Middleton stepping down from royal duties

The rumor that Kate Middleton would be stepping down from her royal duties has also been suggested amid her disappearance. A tweet read, “Prince William Distraught as Princess Kate Middleton Considers Stepping Down from Royal Duties. #KateMiddleton #PrincessofWales.”

12. Kate Middleton’s hairstyle change

Another light-hearted speculation about Kate’s disappearance is that she cut her hair but it did not turn out as expected and now she is waiting to grow her hair out before making a public appearance. A user tweeted, “I mean realistically Kate Middleton just had an opinion or did something fun or cut her hair without running it by 30 people first, and because of that she is being kept in a big locked box somewhere.”