When Kate Middleton underwent abdominal surgery in January, Kensington Palace offered few details about the specifics. And these days, theories about the Princess of Wales’ procedure are everywhere on social media.
As you’ve certainly heard by now, Kate has been absent from public life since the day that she went under the knife.
The situation has raised concerns about her health and questions about what sort of operation has left the Princess of Wales sidelined for so long.
It may be quite some time before we receive any sort of official word on what sort of ailment Kate is dealing with.
Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives to attend the “Together At Christmas” Carol Service” at Westminster Abbey in London on December 8, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
But in the meantime, social media users are offering up theories that range from entirely possible to patently absurd.
Kate Middleton Surgery Theories: Why Did the Princess of Wales Go Under the Knife?
Kensington Palace has said very little about Kate’s condition, but officials have confirmed that she underwent abdominal surgery in January.
Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2023 in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
Obviously, that description could refer to any number of procedures, and royal watchers have some ideas about Kate’s operation and why it’s taking her so long to recover.
Crohn’s Disease
On X (formerly Twitter), one popular theory is that Kate is battling Crohn’s disease.
It’s a type of inflammatory bowel ailment, and a corrective procedure might have Kate avoiding the spotlight for a number of reasons:
She might have undergone a resectioning that left her temporarily reliant on a colostomy bag, or the use of prednisone or other steroid medications might have altered her appearance.
Catherine, Princess of Wales attends The “Together At Christmas” Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Hysterectomy
Another common theory is that Kate underwent a hysterectomy.
As is the case with many surgeries, recovery from hysterectomies can vary widely from one patient to the next, and it’s not unfeasible that complications might have kept Kate bedridden for two nearly two months.
In a recent TMZ-produced documentary, Dr. George Crawford supported the hysterectomy theory and explained that the operation can sometimes necessitate the removal of additional organs, requiring a much longer convalescence.
But while many surgeries involve long recovery times, Kate’s recuperation is taking place entirely behind closed doors, a situation that’s led many to conclude that she’s keeping some sort of secret.
Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales chats with well-wishers after attending the Royal Family’s traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in eastern England, on December 25, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Plastic Surgery
That’s one reason that many theorists are convinced that Kate has undergone some sort of cosmetic procedure.
There’s nothing inherently wrong with plastic surgery, of course, but the royals are held to a very lofty standard of decorum, and the British tabloid press is notoriously ruthless in criticism of the King and company.
So, if Kate went under the knife for some sort of nip/tuck procedure, she might have decided to go to great lengths to keep the matter a secret — which is her right, of course.
Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles as she arrives to attend the “Together At Christmas” Carol Service” at Westminster Abbey in London on December 8, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Did Prince William Cheat on Kate?
And then there are the theories about Kate’s disappearing act that have nothing to do with her medical condition.
Many are convinced that Kate stepped away from her royal duties because she’s furious about the allegations of an affair between Prince William and Rose Hanbury.
However, there’s been no confirmation of any such affair, and it seems almost certain that Kate’s recent decision to maintain a lower profile is in some way linked to her surgery.
Catherine, Princess Of Wales is seen during the opening of Evelina London’s new children’s day surgery unit on December 5, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Vogler – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Whatever the case, the speculation seems certain to continue until palace officials come out with some sort of clear explanation about what’s been troubling the Princess of Wales.
We’ll have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
Kate Middleton Surgery Theories: What Procedure Exactly Did She Undergo? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.