Analysis: A royal dilemma as public curiosity over Kate's health grows

Описание: Analysis: A royal dilemma as public curiosity over Kate's health grows

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Unfortunately, the Prince of Wales is no longer able to attend the service this morning due to a personal matter," it said.

This was surprising. Prince William lives on the Windsor Estate. He had a job to do at the service. It was his godfather being remembered.

Immediately the rumour mill cranked into gear - was this a bad sign for Catherine? The advice from the prince's team was that there was no need to panic.

The princess was doing well, they said, implying the absence was not related to his wife's health.

But that was not enough to quell the speculation.

My own WhatsApp messages probably reflected what lots of people were wondering.

What's wrong with Kate? Why won't they tell us? Is that why William hasn't turned up?

And if you then delved into social media and online searches, you found rumours about the princess's condition growing more outlandish by the hour.

The lack of detailed information and Prince William's sudden withdrawal was fuelling the speculation.

We still don't know why the prince pulled out of the service - but it is worth noting that he attended an event on Thursday as planned.

Advisers to the Waleses are well aware of the online gossip - they read it, they chat about it, they know the conversation.

But they stress that nothing has changed.

A spokesperson for Catherine brushed off social media speculation.

"Kensington Palace made it clear in January the timelines of the princess's recovery. We said we'd only be providing significant updates. That guidance stands."

There is, of course, the issue of privacy.

For Prince William, protecting his wife while she recovers is paramount.

Kensington Palace quite simply does not want the details of her health made public and aides feel no need to say anymore about it.

But when Catherine does return to public duty the scrutiny will be intense.

All eyes will be on her.