Former England cricket player Kevin Pietersen has come to the defense of Princess Kate, dismissing conspiracy theories about her health and impersonation as ‘absolutely absurd’, while emphasizing the royal couple’s humility and parenting.
Former England cricket player Kevin Pietersen has publicly defended Princess Kate of Wales, addressing and dismissing conspiracy theories concerning her health and public appearances. Amid speculations regarding Kate’s condition following abdominal surgery, Pietersen, asserting his frequent encounters with her and Prince William, described the theories as “absolutely absurd” and criticized the spread of harmful misinformation. Through a social media post, he emphasized the royal couple’s humility and the undue cruelty of spreading false narratives about them, particularly highlighting their qualities as parents.
In a related development, a new conspiracy theory emerged on social media, suggesting that footage of Kate at a farm shop was not of her but a professional impersonator. This theory gained momentum following her absence from the public eye due to her surgery in January. Despite Kensington Palace confirming her recovery with an expected return to official duties after Easter, such theories continue to proliferate. The situation escalated with the circulation of an edited Mother’s Day photo, further fueling the baseless claims. Social media platforms, notably TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), have been crucial in the dissemination of these conspiracy theories, with certain videos gaining millions of views quickly, illustrating the significant challenge of combating misinformation online.
