Britain has in fact been stating that Kate Middleton's condition is being held back since their prince was absent at a Thanksgiving service in Windsor. Kensington Palace stated that the Prince would be at this gathering were it not for personal matters. The get-together is in honor of William's godfather, King Constantine of the Hellenes, who passed away last January.

The Palace says Kate "continues to be doing well," but the Prince's sudden exit has raised questions about his wife's recuperation. A palace aide reassured fears over Kate's progress but provided little detail.

Kensington Palace said it would not provide regular updates on Kate's recovery. The palace first said she may not return to public responsibilities until after Easter.

Then, because the palace has elected to say nothing and Kate has now vanished from public view, all these odd conspiracy theories have ignited on the Internet. Most people believe she had cosmetic surgery on her derriere. These rumors have served to distress and confuse many royal family supporters because Kate has basically withdrawn from public life altogether. The Palace said, "She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible and her wish that her personal medical information remains private."

And this unusual development coincides with King Charles' unspecified cancer treatment, which requires him to withdraw from public activities. Queen Camilla has continued with her busy schedule, leaving Prince William to help balance his obligations with his young family.

The recent change in the Prince's busy schedule and unexpected pull-out from the memorial ceremony do not help stem questions about Kate Middleton's recuperation and the royal family's public obligations. As more people become curious as to where Kate might be, royal fans are waiting eagerly for news.