The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is not shy about celebrity guests and perhaps the biggest name among those in attendance was the Prince of Wales and future King of England, who looked sad as he spoke about his wife’s health.

Prince William’s wife of 13 years, Kate Middleton, recently underwent abdominal surgery at The London Clinic for undisclosed reasons, and Lady Diana Spencer’s son also had no intention of revealing them to the public.

Normally it wouldn’t be a problem as the Royal Family is very secretive about health but, in stark contrast, King Charles III was very open about his own prostate surgery and then his diagnosis of an unrelated cancer.

Video thumbnail

“I’ve seen less than ever,” Prince William said of how many movies he’s seen. “With my wife it’s been a bit… But I hope we catch up, I’ll make my list tonight.”

Why so silence?

Middleton may simply not want his private affairs to be known to the world, which is a reasonable request made by many normal people too, but that hasn’t stopped conspiracies and questions from arising…

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales visit the Grange Pavilion as they celebrate the beginning of Black History Month

The question on many lips is if the King is so transparent about his own health to the nation, then why is the former Cambridge Dutchwoman so secretive?

The only thing we know so far is that she is not cancer, Kensington Palace made it very clear. However, many suspect it could be Crohn’s disease, a hysterectomy or surgery to treat avid reflux after giving birth to three children in the last decade.

 

Prince William, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince George of Wales on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour on June 17, 2023 in London, England.

Whatever the reason, it stumped the future Queen as she needed her entire immediate family to join her and look after her children, George, Charlotte and Louis.

That included her husband, who stepped away from her official royal duties for a brief period, while Middleton is expected to return to her after Easter once he fully recovers.