Princess Kate's appearance at the Wimbledon men's final has reignited public concern over her health, as images of the Princess of Wales, 43, prompted widespread speculation about significant weight loss and the state of her recovery from cancer.
It marked her second appearance at the tournament in as many days, joining Prince William and their children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, to watch Spain's Carlos Alcaraz face Italy's Jannik Sinner. But it wasn't the tennis that drew attention-viewers across social media pointed out that Kate appeared "thinner than her 10-year-old daughter," expressing alarm over what they saw as a fragile and gaunt figure.
"Kate is painfully thin, and people are worried it's a sign that she is struggling with her recovery from cancer treatment or worse, she's had a relapse," a palace insider told the National Enquirer. The source claimed that the princess has dwindled to an estimated 90 pounds and "has little to no muscle tone."
The princess revealed her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, following abdominal surgery earlier in the year. She later announced she had completed chemotherapy and was in remission as of January 2025. While she has resumed public duties, her absence from high-profile events like the Royal Ascot in June, and now her visibly altered appearance at Wimbledon, have raised questions about whether she has returned to public life prematurely.
"She's been through an arduous journey. Chemotherapy is no walk in the park. It's left its mark on her," the insider said, adding that Kate reportedly has "no appetite" and is finding it difficult to gain back weight lost during treatment.
Dr. Gabe Mirkin, who has not treated the Princess, stated: "Kate is severely underweight at around 90 pounds - 19 months after abdominal surgery, cancer and chemotherapy. This severe weight loss can be caused by the chemotherapy itself, not eating enough because she doesn't feel very well or treatment failure for her cancer."
"The severe loss of fat, muscle and bone can interfere with her own immunity's ability to cure the cancer," Mirkin added, underscoring the health risks posed by significant post-treatment weight loss.
During a recent hospital visit, the Princess shared her experience with cancer patients, offering a glimpse into her own journey. While she emphasized progress in her recovery and the importance of family support, images from Wimbledon have spurred renewed debate about her well-being-and whether she is taking on too much, too soon.
"It seems to be a case of too much too soon," a palace insider observed. "Clearly, Kate needs rest, and she needs nourishment."
