In response to the widespread interest in Princess Kate's recent public appearance, Buckingham Palace has issued its first statement since the event took place.
Rather than directly addressing Princess Kate's outing, the royal family's social media accounts have chosen to spotlight Duke of Kent Prince Edward's recent engagement.
The palace opted not to comment on Princess Kate's photographs alongside her mother, Carole Middleton, despite the public's eagerness for official acknowledgment.
In a surprising move, the royal family shared images of the Duke of Kent attending a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, commemorating the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's 200th anniversary.
The caption accompanying the photos highlighted the significant contributions of the RNLI in saving lives at sea since its establishment in 1824.
The release of these images follows the circulation of media reports featuring Princess Kate's appearance after her abdominal surgery. Although various media outlets have shared photographs of the event, Kensington Palace and other official royal social media accounts have yet to confirm Princess Kate's outing.
Buckingham Palace's decision to focus on Prince Edward's engagement underscores the institution's measured approach to addressing recent events while maintaining its established protocols and priorities.
