It has now been almost three months since Kate Middleton appeared in public contexts, and she has hardly been seen in paparazzi pictures or in social media since then either.
Now the internet is awash with both memes and conspiracy theories as to why.
Kate Middleton’s Mother’s Day photo
Rumors gained further momentum on British Mother’s Day when the royal family released an image that received widespread attention as it was questioned for its authenticity. Kate Middleton then went out on platform X and said she was the one who edited the picture.
– The photo was manipulated – Kate herself has admitted that she made some changes. So now many are wondering: if they are lying about this – then what else are they lying about?, says Anna-Maja Persson.
Parallels to Diana’s death
The intense interest in Kate Middleton has made people compare the situation with the tabloids’ great interest in Diana, who died in an accident when she was being chased by paparazzi photographers.
Is there any criticism of the media now?
– Absolutely. Quite a few people I’ve talked to think they should leave Kate alone.
– But today most rumors are spread on social media – and it is much more difficult for the court to control, says Anna-Maja Persson.