The British tabloid The Sun has taken a stand to defend Kate Middleton by publishing a video of the Princess of Wales, recorded at a farm shop in Windsor. The newspaper had previously announced the exclusive but without providing images. Kate Middleton had been seen around her Adelaide Cottage residence on multiple occasions, engaging in weekend activities with her family.
The Sun had launched a campaign in defense of Middleton’s privacy, under the headline Lay Off Kate. The newspaper decided to release the saved images to end the clamor for Middleton to come forward. In the video, Middleton is seen smiling and walking with Prince William, who wears a cap that partially covers his face.
While the British media had been restrained in covering Middleton’s absence from the public eye and her health condition, calls for more information from Kensington Palace have grown louder. Middleton had undergone abdominal surgery in mid-January, leading to her withdrawal from public activities until after Easter.
A recent photo shared by Middleton on social media, showing her with her children to celebrate Mother’s Day, stirred controversy as it was deemed manipulated. This incident caused a credibility crisis and heightened demands from the British press for a clear statement from the palace. Despite the speculation and rumors on social media, the UK press has maintained a discreet tone until now.