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    5 Times The Royal Family Seemingly Hid Their Illnesses From The Public

    The public was told King George VI had his lung removed due to “structural abnormalities."

    Warning: This article contains brief mention of suicidal ideation. 

    By now you've likely seen widespread speculation about the whereabouts of Kate Middleton, who Kensington Palace says is currently recovering from a "planned abdominal surgery" performed earlier this year.

    Woman in a blue jacket and matching hat with a bow

    Due to the surgery, the Princess of Wales has largely gone unseen since December 2023, which led to conspiracy theories over whether the palace was sharing the whole truth of her condition.

    Last week, the Princess was spotted in a car, and she presumably shared a photo of herself and her children on Mother's Day (which was discovered to have been edited and by result spawned more conspiracies.)