Jimmy Kimmel has hit out at Kate Middleton conspiracy theorists after online speculation spread in recent weeks about the princess’s fate.
On Thursday, the 56-year-old comedian weighed in on the frenzy surrounding conspiracy theories stemming from the Princess of Wales’ health.
During a 14-minute monologue, Kimmel told his show’s audience, “Why do we need to know where she is?
“It’s not like she’s a bus driver. She had an operation, an abdominal operation, maybe she has a colostomy bag and she doesn’t want everyone to see it.
“People are demanding she dress up and parade around London so we can see her. Leave this woman alone!
On Thursday, the 56-year-old comedian weighed in on the frenzy surrounding conspiracy theories stemming from the state of health of the Princess of Wales.
On Thursday, the 56-year-old comedian weighed in on the frenzy surrounding conspiracy theories stemming from the state of health of the Princess of Wales.
The Princess of Wales was spotted shopping at her local farm store in Windsor last week alongside her husband Prince William.
Millions breathed a collective sigh of relief when they saw a “happy, relaxed and healthy” Kate smiling as she walked away from the store.
However, others on social media continued to make wild claims, including that the woman in the video was not the royal but in fact a lookalike.
Kensington Palace has consistently stated that the Princess is “unlikely to return to public duties before Easter.”
Earlier this month, royal aides condemned “social media madness” as theories continued to spread about the princess.
Among the speculations circulating by cruel trolls is that the princess has died, or is using a body double or even her sister Pippa as a replacement.
Wicked provocateurs even suggested she was in a coma or had been rigged with the AI.
Theories became frenzied after a photo was posted on her official social media channels for Mother’s Day, when it became clear the image had been edited using Adobe Photoshop.
Several photo agencies issued rare “kill” notices for the photo because it had been significantly edited.
MailOnline found at least 16 potential problems with the photo
The couple were spotted visiting Windsor Farm Shop (pictured), close to their home in Berkshire.
X, formerly Twitter, is full of ‘verified’ users posting barely credible theories about Kate
Several photo agencies issued rare “kill” notices for the photo because it had been significantly edited, with budding detectives pointing out flaws in the photo, which Kate said she had retouched herself.
Matters were not helped when photo agency Getty Images said over the weekend that an image of Queen Elizabeth II sitting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, also taken by Kate, had been “digitally enhanced at source”.
And although the video was obtained by The sun showing William and Kate happily walking through the Windsor Farm Shop car park, social media remains dissatisfied that she is making a good recovery.
X, formerly Twitter, is full of “verified” users posting barely credible theories about Kate.
As a result, users looking for information about Kate Middleton quickly find themselves immersed in unverified and defamatory speculation from which there is virtually no escape.
Others are even attacking the man who took the video, trying to claim he was “hired” by the royal family to orchestrate the whole affair.
Some lamented the state of social media as unsubstantiated theories continued to proliferate.
Kate was last seen on Christmas Day 2023 with her family going to church in Sandringham before undergoing abdominal surgery in January.
Prince William and Kate were seen leaving Windsor together in a car on the afternoon of March 11 – but the photo did little to quell cruel speculation about his recovery.
A previous statement from Kensington Palace read: “The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate.
“She hopes the public understands her desire to maintain as much normalcy as possible for her children; and his wish that his personal medical information remain confidential.
“Kensington Palace will therefore only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’s progress when there is significant new information to share.”
“The Princess of Wales would like to apologize to everyone concerned that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements. She looks forward to returning to as many as possible, as soon as possible.