Kate's New Picture

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Marital problems or medical issues wouldn’t be news to the working royal family. They famously love to keep a stiff upper lip.

That car pic was set up, or they at least knew it was highly likely to be photographed. So why didn’t they gaze adoringly at each other, or at least smile? Whatever they’re going through, they’ve been dealing with it for a while. Lots of other examples of tension throughout last year.

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Anonymous wrote:Kate cannot win. She issued a statement. She is not in a coma, dead, a hostage or a victim of domestic violence, or getting divorced. I believe the biggest clue that it’s recent, is the lack of her ring. It’s probably still locked up since before her planned surgery. She always wore it in past photos. You people should be ashamed of yourselves. You claim these crazy statements as concern, when you really want it to be something horrible.

She owes the public nothing.

KP didn’t disclose the details about Queen Elizabrth’s diagnosis that led to her death. She knew she was dying. She didn’t die in her sleep. Good for her.

As a Canadian who resents these grifters for the money they take from Canada, this is flat-out untrue.

+1000
Why do you think they owe the public nothing? Because they were "anointed by God"? (Which they believe they were, amazingly.)

GMAFB

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Anonymous wrote:Kate cannot win. She issued a statement. She is not in a coma, dead, a hostage or a victim of domestic violence, or getting divorced. I believe the biggest clue that it’s recent, is the lack of her ring. It’s probably still locked up since before her planned surgery. She always wore it in past photos. You people should be ashamed of yourselves. You claim these crazy statements as concern, when you really want it to be something horrible.

She owes the public nothing.

KP didn’t disclose the details about Queen Elizabrth’s diagnosis that led to her death. She knew she was dying. She didn’t die in her sleep. Good for her.

Actually that’s not true.

She owed the British public an heir to the throne. Which she has provided.

She owes the British public patronage of charities and attendance at ribbon cuttings, garden parties, teas, and rounds to meet people her charities serve. And assuming her health condition hasn’t incapacitated her completely, I’m sure she’ll be back at work at some point after Easter.

She doesn’t owe anyone info about her health or pictures of what she currently looks like. I would guess that she’s terribly self-conscious right now about the visual consequences of her health issues.

Listen PP, I get that you are giving her empathy. But the reality is that this is EXACTLY what she signed up for. It's why multiple other exes of both princes abandoned the relationships. It's why MM had a nervous breakdown and basically fled the country. It is a very difficult impossible standard to uphold but it IS the standard and it is one that KM understood very very clearly before going into this arrangement. Which is why she was out there hours after giving birth. She gets it.

The argument isn't about whether or not that is right or reasonable its about what changed. Even with the eating disorder theory there remains deep questions. The fact that she appears completely unwilling to take ANY current photo speaks to something being deeply wrong. Puffiness and weight gain could be photoshopped well and easily and not result in the photo being flagged by news agencies. She could pose in a way that did not show her stomach at all and the public would understand. Her not showing her face is INTENTIONAL. And short of her having had a major facial trauma/injury I don't see any possible explanation beyond her refusal to show it. And outright refusal to show her face, to me, seems like a bargaining chip.

If this was an eating disorder thing she would want the speculation to go away and she would work with them to create some photo that she could live with that would get things to die down. She KNOWS the public wants proof of life. She's saying no. And that is not the KM we have known for the last like, 20 years. So what changed?

DP, bias because I am Kate fan. I think it's a bargaining chip too and agree with PP who said there's a tug of war happening. I have always hated those stereotypes that Kate was weak. She's much more logical then William and knows how bad the optics look. She's doing what she thinks is best for her and the kids.

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Could she be receiving ED medical care against her will? Is that a thing if your life is at risk?

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Anonymous wrote:87 pages...the lady is home sick and bored. She played around with the picture.

A friend of mine with decades worth of experience with Photoshop said that it takes considerable amount of experience/proficiency to edit a photo to even have it pass a first glance. She sincerely doubts Kate has the skill or knowledge.

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Anonymous wrote:Marital problems or medical issues wouldn’t be news to the working royal family. They famously love to keep a stiff upper lip.

That car pic was set up, or they at least knew it was highly likely to be photographed. So why didn’t they gaze adoringly at each other, or at least smile? Whatever they’re going through, they’ve been dealing with it for a while. Lots of other examples of tension throughout last year.

The car pic had to have been set up because there is a self-imposed gag order on the British press regarding paparazzi photos of the royal family. They do not publish paparazzi photos unless the family has given permission. The photo of Carole and presumably Kate in Carole's car last week was taken by an American paparazzo and published by TMZ, and American publication that does not participate in the gag order.

This is also why there are no photos at all of the kids. As distasteful as it is, there would be interest in photos of them being taken to school. Out of respect for the family, the press doesn't do this. It is a conscious choice.

So when you DO see paparazzi photos of the family published by British press, like the one this morning of William and Catherine in the car, you can assume that the family authorized not only the photo being taken, but also it being published. In this case, likely the paparazzi were tipped off to when the car would be departing in order to ensure that they could get a window shot where Catherine was visible.

That given all of that, Catherine is facing away from the camera, indicates that she is participating in this reluctantly. Now, that could just be because she is annoyed people won't leave her alone as requested and would prefer not to be photographed at all. Or it could be that something more complicated is going on and she is being forced to participate in a farce. The shenanigans with the doctored photo are what are leading people to think it could be the latter. If she was really just quietly recovering, why on earth doctor that photo in that way and then claim Catherine herself did it? It just doesn't make any sense.

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Anonymous wrote:Kate cannot win. She issued a statement. She is not in a coma, dead, a hostage or a victim of domestic violence, or getting divorced. I believe the biggest clue that it’s recent, is the lack of her ring. It’s probably still locked up since before her planned surgery. She always wore it in past photos. You people should be ashamed of yourselves. You claim these crazy statements as concern, when you really want it to be something horrible.

She owes the public nothing.

KP didn’t disclose the details about Queen Elizabrth’s diagnosis that led to her death. She knew she was dying. She didn’t die in her sleep. Good for her.

Actually that’s not true.

She owed the British public an heir to the throne. Which she has provided.

She owes the British public patronage of charities and attendance at ribbon cuttings, garden parties, teas, and rounds to meet people her charities serve. And assuming her health condition hasn’t incapacitated her completely, I’m sure she’ll be back at work at some point after Easter.

She doesn’t owe anyone info about her health or pictures of what she currently looks like. I would guess that she’s terribly self-conscious right now about the visual consequences of her health issues.

At this point i am tired of people trying to imply Kate is liar and would go to these lengths because shes self conscious. She would have had no problem saying it was an old picture while she was still recovery. She had zero part of that madness.

I agree. I’m a fan of Kate’s and think this behavior is 100% out of character. My instinct is that she has a good explanation for things, and it’s not about being sensitive about her appearance. Homegirl was on the front steps of the hospital hours after delivering her first - and 9lb- baby.

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Anonymous wrote:This just gets funnier and funnier. I say funnier because I truly hope it's all nothing and will be something we can all laugh at a few months down the road and say "thanks RBF, for some comic relief during these crazy times."

+1. It sure beats the drudgery of the boring PowerPoint presentation I've been working on.

Productivity around the world has declined today.

The car photo: sending a message loud and clear in the quietest of ways.

Are you suggesting that any declines in productivity could be attributed to something other than the time change?

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Jeff did his post about the most engaged posts since Friday and of course this thread was at the top. I love it!

That tik tok lady needs to do a special on this thread.

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Anonymous wrote:Could she be receiving ED medical care against her will? Is that a thing if your life is at risk?

yep, with a feeding tube and forced weight gain

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Anonymous wrote:Pic today hasn W&K leaving Windsor in the Range Rover. Then Wills alone getting out at Westminster Abbey for Commonwealth Day. They did not expect Kate to attend - but where did they drop her off?

Have I missed an answer/speculation on this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Marital problems or medical issues wouldn’t be news to the working royal family. They famously love to keep a stiff upper lip.

That car pic was set up, or they at least knew it was highly likely to be photographed. So why didn’t they gaze adoringly at each other, or at least smile? Whatever they’re going through, they’ve been dealing with it for a while. Lots of other examples of tension throughout last year.

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She was doing it under duress. Which is why she didn’t look at anyone.

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Anonymous wrote:Kate cannot win. She issued a statement. She is not in a coma, dead, a hostage or a victim of domestic violence, or getting divorced. I believe the biggest clue that it’s recent, is the lack of her ring. It’s probably still locked up since before her planned surgery. She always wore it in past photos. You people should be ashamed of yourselves. You claim these crazy statements as concern, when you really want it to be something horrible.

She owes the public nothing.

KP didn’t disclose the details about Queen Elizabrth’s diagnosis that led to her death. She knew she was dying. She didn’t die in her sleep. Good for her.

Actually that’s not true.

She owed the British public an heir to the throne. Which she has provided.

She owes the British public patronage of charities and attendance at ribbon cuttings, garden parties, teas, and rounds to meet people her charities serve. And assuming her health condition hasn’t incapacitated her completely, I’m sure she’ll be back at work at some point after Easter.

She doesn’t owe anyone info about her health or pictures of what she currently looks like. I would guess that she’s terribly self-conscious right now about the visual consequences of her health issues.

At this point i am tired of people trying to imply Kate is liar and would go to these lengths because shes self conscious. She would have had no problem saying it was an old picture while she was still recovery. She had zero part of that madness.

Are people saying she is a liar? I feel like the vast majority of the criticism is of KP and potentially William himself. I definitely don't think Catherine is the one who released this photo (how would she even? I really doubt she even has unmitigated access to the Instagram account and could post to it without running everything through their press office). I also don't believe she altered it (why on earth would this woman, while recovering from surgery, sit around making a photo from November 2023 appear more recent by trying to gently make her daughter's skirt appear plaid? with?), and I don't believe she wrote the statement about editing photos and apologizing for the confusion.

Someone is definitely lying here. I don't think it's the woman we have not seen or heard from in two and a half months.

Some are! They're acting like she's helping deceive the press. My POV is similar to yours. I don't believe she altered the photo or approved one to be released. She's most certainly not completely changing patterns on the kids clothing as you said. That was a ridiculous statement to even put out.

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Anonymous wrote:My hunch is that this is all eating disorder related. See bandaged fingers. I think the Dec 28 hospital visit was for this as there was an acute issue stemming from eating disorder. I believe she really did have abdominal surgery and perhaps things were more complicated internally due to the years of abuse. I think things were very serious medically. She is now in rehab and gaining weight (possibly with feeding tube). She may not agree with the treatment protocols and is embarrassed about being seen with the weight gain, though of course she shouldn't be - but that is the disordered mind talking. She is upset and refusing to go along with being seen right now. There may be marital issues on top of this but I suspect that the eating disorder is the main issue. If this is the situation, I feel for Kate, as she is likely being pressured to "reveal herself" before she is ready and she should take the time necessary to get healthy, and feel comfortable being photographed.

What is your hunch based upon?

My hunch is based on the following 1) google pictures of her with the finger bandages, they are from multiple years. clear signs of bulimia. 2) she looked noticeably thinner in Sept-Nov of 2023 vs earlier in the year 3) if you take the car pic with her mom as real, her face appears to have gained weight 4) there is sensitivity with revealing bulimia / eating disorders because of Diana 5) eating disorder treatments take a long time and are consistent with the timeframe originally given

Also no one visited her in the hospital. Not Wills. Not Mom or Dad. Not Pippa. No one.

You have the logs?

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Anonymous wrote:My theory is as follows.

There has been some speculation that William can get physically violent so perhaps there was some incident where Kate was hurt - in stomach and face?

So while it is a medical issue they cant share details because its trauma and possibly a crime so covering up is critical.

This would explain why Kate is at her parents and they are not saying anything either.

Hmm. Liver laceration?

No way she would be out of commission that long with a liver laceration. Unless it was a failed suicide attempt and they do not and the public to know it damaged her intestines and stomach.

Just some harmless questioning right?

The only way to stop nonsense is to state what the surgery was for - hysterectomy,bowel obstruction, prostate cancer, cataracts, the list goes on. Frame it as you are making it public to raise awareness and you gain the sympathy of the world. Be honest. Photoshopping and hiding about does not help. If it was some type of attempt on 12/28, state you need to be away due to mental health issues. These things are all commonplace in 2024. But above all else, bring the honesty, stop the speculation.