The Princess has been missing in action since her surgery in January
Kate Middleton has spotted for the first time since her surgery earlier this year, riding as a passenger in a car driven by her mother.
The Princess of Wales donned a pair of sunglasses as she rode in the car with Carole Middleton nearby Windsor Castle today.
The photos, taken by TMZ, were released just days after Kensington Palace released an update on her health after she has not been seen in public for two months.
The Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery in January, but speculation has been growing as she has not been seen since Christmas.
The Palace said: ‘Kensington Palace made it clear in January the timelines of the princess’ recovery and we’d only be providing significant updates. That guidance stands.’
They added she continues to be doing well in her recovery.
The Princess was last seen at the Royal’s Christmas outing (Picture: WireImage)
Days ago, royal aides condemned the ‘madness of social media’ after it became flooded with conspiracy theories about the health and whereabouts of the Princess of Wales.
That void of information and pictures of the princess – especially coupled with the openness shown by Buckingham Palace in relation to the King’s cancer diagnosis – has allowed speculation to swirl.
Among the wild and wacky theories circulating online include her lying in a coma, undergoing the process of being cloned, waiting for a bad haircut to grow out and having ‘Brazilian butt lift’ work done.
And just days ago, Gary Goldsmith – Kate’s uncle – reportedly ‘infuriated’ her family by signing up for Celebrity Big Brother.
The outspoken millionaire businessman, 58, is the brother of Carole Middleton and is one of several stars said to be entering the iconic house tonight.
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