Kate Middleton Seen For First Time Near Windsor Castle Post-Surgery, Keeps Low Profile

Kate Middleton was spotted for the first time since undergoing abdominal surgery earlier this year. The Princess of Wales, per TMZ, was clicked on Monday, riding shotgun in an Audi driven by her mom Carole, near Windsor Castle.

The UK royal tried to maintain a low profile by wearing sunglasses and sporting a slight smile.

Kate Middleton’s recent sighting coincides with rampant internet speculation about her health, fueled by her absence from the public eye since December.

Abdominal Surgery in January Prompted Kate Middleton to Step Back from Royal Duties

Kensington Palace announced on January 17 that Princess Kate underwent a successful abdominal surgery at The London Clinic the day prior. The statement also informed that the future queen of Britain would remain in the medical facility until January 29 and then would continue her recovery at home. It was also said that she was “unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.”

Despite the initial health update, curiosity surrounding the royal’s whereabouts grew, especially since Kate’s last public appearance was in December during the traditional holiday church outing in Sandringham with other members of the royal family.

The theories on the internet regarding Kate’s prolonged holiday period were so wild that a spokesperson on Kate’s behalf had to say, “We were very clear from the outset that the Princess of Wales was out until after Easter and Kensington Palace would only be providing updates when something was significant.”

The princess is “doing well,” the spokesperson reiterated.