Prince William and Kate Middleton were spotted together for the first time since her abdominal surgery, making a low-key visit to a nearby farm shop from their Adelaide Cottage last Saturday.
The couple's public appearance comes on the heels of heightened media attention fueled by a controversially edited Mother's Day photo released by Kensington Palace.
Body language expert Judi James observed that Kate appeared vibrant and confident, exuding "energy and good health" during the outing. In contrast, Prince William seemed eager to maintain a low profile, with James noting his attempts to shield himself from scrutiny. "William appears to be craving privacy," she remarked, pointing out his cap pulled low over his face and his head bowed.
"Kate, on the other hand, confidently takes the lead, walking ahead of William with a radiant smile," James added. "Her demeanor is reassuring, showing no signs of anything other than vitality and well-being."
Recent weeks have seen the couple's marriage thrust into the spotlight amid resurfaced rumors linking Prince William to Lady Rose Hanbury dating back to 2019. Combined with Kate's conspicuous absence from public events since Christmas, speculations about the state of their relationship have been rampant.
The public outing seems to be a strategic move by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to quell the ongoing media frenzy and dispel rumors of marital discord.
