"Palace Source Verdict: Kate Middleton's Public Appearances Fuel Royal Speculation"

A palace source has confirmed that Princess Kate looked "happy and healthy" while walking alongside Prince William, putting an end to public speculation about her health and whereabouts. After recovering from abdominal surgery, Kate's appearance at a farm shop in Windsor has quelled conspiracy theories circulating on social media. Despite a photo editing blunder and rising social media interest, the focus remains on Kate's recovery, with the Prince and Princess of Wales gaining a surge in followers on Instagram and Twitter.