The latest firestorm causing the biggest stir revolves around Princess Kate and her recent disappearance from the limelight. Since her abdominal surgery in December, the princess has largely stayed out of public view, taking an extended break from her royal obligations. Reports even suggest she might be gearing up to step back from her duties altogether.
Insiders claim that Kate is contemplating leaving behind her royal responsibilities, a decision that's reportedly putting significant strain on her marriage to Prince William, who is poised to ascend to the throne as King of England.
From Radar Online:
While Kate reportedly hasn't officially decided, the 42-year-old keeps pushing back the date when she'll return to public life.
"Kate's desperate struggle with the constant pressures of life in the royal fishbowl has clearly taken a terrible toll on her physical and mental health," a senior palace source told the National Enquirer.
"She spent weeks staying out of the public eye after her operations — and it's only strengthened her resolve to quit," the source added.
The future queen of England has only been spotted twice since entering the posh London Clinic, reportedly known for cutting-edge cancer treatments.
She was seen on March 4 sitting in the passenger seat of an SUV while her mother, Carole, was behind the wheel.
As RadarOnline.com reported, this week, Kate was spotted leaving Windsor Castle with the Prince of Wales after apologizing for releasing a poorly edited image of her and the couple's three children amid conspiracy theories regarding her whereabouts.
Kate's first official engagement was reportedly slated for the June 15 Trooping the Colour ceremony — nearly five months after her surgeries — but that was canceled with no word on when she'll return to work.
