"Palace Responds to Wild Kate Rumors Amid Speculation Over Her Whereabouts"

Buckingham Palace has criticized the "madness of social media" surrounding rumors about Kate Middleton's absence from public view since Christmas, stating that they will not provide a running commentary on her health and will only give significant updates. The Palace emphasized the Princess of Wales's right to privacy and asked the public to respect it, reiterating that Kate is "doing well" after undergoing abdominal surgery in January. Prince William's recent unexpected exit from an event has fueled speculation about Kate's health, but Kensington Palace stated it was due to a "personal matter."