The lack of detail unsettled royal watchers, especially as Kate disappeared from public view for weeks. Matters worsened when Kensington Palace released a family photograph that was later withdrawn due to visible editing issues, prompting what many dubbed a “horrific photoshop fail.”
Commentators began questioning the official narrative.
“I just want to know if Princess Kate is alright, because I believe the Spanish journalist’s report,” one reader wrote.
Kate later addressed the situation herself, revealing in a video message that cancer had been discovered during post-operative tests and that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. In January 2025, she confirmed she was in remission.
Still, skepticism lingered. “I’ve been saying all along that Kate Middleton never had cancer,” one X user claimed.
A New Focus on the Alleged Scar
Just as the controversy seemed to fade, attention shifted to the supposed temple scar seen in the Christmas footage.
“I didn’t realize how big and deep a scar it is until this video,” one commenter said. “What happened to her? A scar on the face is one of a woman’s deepest fears.”
Others questioned the lack of media coverage. “If [Meghan] disappeared for six months and came back with a scar like that, the [British Media] would not ignore it like this,” one post read.
Some also scrutinized Kate’s styling choices. “She knows it’s visible! If she wanted to hide it… she could easily wear her hair differently,” a user insisted. “She knows what she’s doing!”
Why the Rumors Persist
Adding fuel to the debate, royal podcaster Anne reminded followers that Calleja had doubled down on her claims without facing legal action.
“She doubled down and the palace never sued her,” she wrote, suggesting this silence raised questions.
Kensington Palace, however, has not changed its position and has issued no further statements beyond the original updates on Kate Middleton’s cancer and recovery.
