The anxious wait is over. The Princess of Wales was spotted at a farm shop in Windsor over the weekend. The store is located about a mile – 1.6 kilometers – from Adelaide Cottage. Kate Middleton was seen in public for the first time since her operation, which was accompanied by malicious rumors. A random onlooker told The Sun: “After all the rumors that were doing the rounds, I was stunned to see her there. Kate was out shopping with William and she looked happy and well. The kids weren’t there, but there is a good sign that she was well enough to go shopping.”

The couple’s request not to take photos of them was granted. An edited family photo had previously caused worldwide reports. The excitement surrounding an edited family photo caught the princess completely unprepared, an anonymous source told the Times of London. Kate just wanted to “bring a little joy” with the picture to thank the public for their support. The subsequent conspiracy theories on social media about her health and the state of her marriage due to the “missing wedding ring” shocked her deeply.

After the first “sighting” in the farm shop, it is now assumed that the princess will resume her royal duties. The Telegraph reports that the princess hopes to attend the annual Easter service at St. George’s Chapel on Easter Sunday. The royals’ traditional Easter walk takes place on this day. The walk would be an opportunity to show themselves to the public; on March 22nd, the royals are actually retiring for a three-week Easter break. There are therefore no official dates planned until April 15th. It would be their first official appearance since Christmas.

Quellen: The SunThe Times Telegraph