Kensington Palace has vehemently denied sensational claims made by a Spanish TV program suggesting that Princess Kate was in a "coma" following "planned abdominal surgery" she underwent on January 16. The baseless allegations, which quickly circulated online, purported that the Princess of Wales experienced "serious health complications" and required to be put in an induced coma - a narrative that has left the palace and its officials in a state of fury.
The contentious claims emerged on the Spanish show Fiesta, watched by an average of 900,000 viewers, just a day before Princess Kate was discharged from The London Clinic. The program's host, Concha Calleja, asserted that she had confidential information from an unnamed aide within the Royal Household, suggesting that Kate's life was "in great danger" post-operation. Calleja went as far as to claim that the medical team had to make "drastic decisions" due to unexpected complications, including intubating the Princess and placing her in an induced coma.
However, these claims have been robustly refuted by Kensington Palace, with sources labeling the story as "total nonsense" and condemning the lack of fact-checking by the program. "It's fundamentally, totally made-up," a palace source informed The Times, highlighting the fabricated nature of the allegations.
Princess Kate, who has since returned home to Adelaide Cottage to recuperate alongside her husband, Prince William, and their three children, has maintained privacy regarding the specifics of her surgery, choosing not to disclose the details publicly. This discretion has led to speculative and unfounded rumors, which the palace has quickly dismissed.
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The palace's response underscores the sensitivity and concern for accuracy when dealing with royal health matters. Officials have expressed frustration over the dissemination of false information, emphasizing the importance of integrity and factual reporting, particularly concerning personal health issues.
The Spanish program's allegations also suggested that the Princess's recovery would necessitate extensive support, implying that "practically an entire hospital" was being set up at the Windsor home to aid her recuperation. This, along with the claims of her being in a coma, has been categorically denied by palace representatives.
As Princess Kate continues her recovery, the palace has extended gratitude for the well wishes received from the public and lauded the care provided by The London Clinic's team. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by public figures in controlling their narratives amidst the proliferation of misinformation and speculation.
